CAN
Guangzhou
China
1,225 km
761 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
1,225 km
761 mi / 662 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
297°
west northwest

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CAN XIC
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code CAN XIC
ICAO Code ZGGG ZUXC
City Guangzhou Xichang
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 50 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 27.990000, 102.180000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 1,225 kilometers (761 miles / 662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Guangzhou, it's 19:55 in Xichang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,062 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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