LAS
Las Vegas
United States
11,889 km
7,388 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
11,889 km
7,388 mi / 6,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAS XIC
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code LAS XIC
ICAO Code KLAS ZUXC
City Las Vegas Xichang
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,181 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 27.990000, 102.180000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 11,889 kilometers (7,388 miles / 6,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:43 in Las Vegas, it's 19:43 in Xichang. With a 16-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 2,931 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Harry Reid International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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