PVG
Shanghai
China
1,928 km
1,198 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
1,928 km
1,198 mi / 1,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

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PVG XIC
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code PVG XIC
ICAO Code ZSPD ZUXC
City Shanghai Xichang
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 27.990000, 102.180000

Shanghai (PVG) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 1,928 kilometers (1,198 miles / 1,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 20:15 in Shanghai, it's 20:15 in Xichang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,099 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 75° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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