ICN
Seoul
South Korea
2,493 km
1,549 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
2,493 km
1,549 mi / 1,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
252°
west southwest

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ICN XIC
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code ICN XIC
ICAO Code RKSI ZUXC
City Seoul Xichang
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 27.990000, 102.180000

Seoul (ICN) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 2,493 kilometers (1,549 miles / 1,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 South Korea with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in Seoul, it's 00:45 in Xichang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,089 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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