BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
1,598 km
993 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
1,598 km
993 mi / 863 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK XIC
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code BKK XIC
ICAO Code VTBS ZUXC
City Bangkok Xichang
Country Thailand China
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 27.990000, 102.180000

Bangkok (BKK) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 1,598 kilometers (993 miles / 863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:34 in Bangkok, it's 04:34 in Xichang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,107 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 186° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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