NRT
Tokyo
Japan
3,685 km
2,290 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
3,685 km
2,290 mi / 1,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

NRT XIC
Airport Name Narita International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code NRT XIC
ICAO Code RJAA ZUXC
City Tokyo Xichang
Country Japan China
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 141 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 27.990000, 102.180000

Tokyo (NRT) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 3,685 kilometers (2,290 miles / 1,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:28 in Tokyo, it's 02:28 in Xichang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,971 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 67° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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