DUB
Dublin
Ireland
8,657 km
5,379 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
8,657 km
5,379 mi / 4,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
59°
east northeast

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DUB XIC
Airport Name Dublin Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code DUB XIC
ICAO Code EIDW ZUXC
City Dublin Xichang
Country Ireland China
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 242 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 27.990000, 102.180000

Dublin (DUB) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 8,657 kilometers (5,379 miles / 4,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ireland with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in Dublin, it's 19:56 in Xichang. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,870 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Dublin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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