How long is the flight from South Africa to Xiamen?

Etihad Airways can get you from South Africa to Xiamen in just under 32h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between South Africa and Xiamen is about 11162 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Xiamen ranges from 27.0 - 184.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 184.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Xiamen when rainfall is around 27.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Xiamen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to XMN?

When flying from South Africa to Xiamen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Xiamen from South Africa?

For a flight from South Africa to Xiamen, you will be flying into Gaoqi Intl. Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) is just 8,5 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Xiamen that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Xiamen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Xiamen?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Xiamen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	R14 448
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R13 208

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9/11-12/11
4 total stops
62h 55m total
South Africa to Xiamen

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8,2

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Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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7,6

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8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Xiamen from South Africa?
For a flight from South Africa to Xiamen, you will be flying into Gaoqi Intl. Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) is just 8,5 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Xiamen?
Etihad Airways can get you from South Africa to Xiamen in just under 32h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between South Africa and Xiamen is about 11162 km.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Xiamen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Xiamen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Xiamen?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Xiamen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Xiamen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Xiamen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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