KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
2,807 km
1,744 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
2,807 km
1,744 mi / 1,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KUL XIC
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code KUL XIC
ICAO Code WMKK ZUXC
City Kuala Lumpur Xichang
Country Malaysia China
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 69 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 27.990000, 102.180000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 2,807 kilometers (1,744 miles / 1,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:26 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 00:26 in Xichang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,043 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 181° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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