SZX
Shenzhen
China
1,311 km
814 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
1,311 km
814 mi / 708 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

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SZX XIC
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code SZX XIC
ICAO Code ZGSZ ZUXC
City Shenzhen Xichang
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 27.990000, 102.180000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 1,311 kilometers (814 miles / 708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 04:19 in Shenzhen, it's 04:19 in Xichang.

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

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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