VIE
Vienna
Austria
7,424 km
4,613 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
7,424 km
4,613 mi / 4,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Vienna
Heading
73°
east northeast

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VIE XIC
Airport Name Vienna International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code VIE XIC
ICAO Code LOWW ZUXC
City Vienna Xichang
Country Austria China
Timezone Europe/Vienna Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 600 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 48.110000, 16.570000 27.990000, 102.180000

Vienna (VIE) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 7,424 kilometers (4,613 miles / 4,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:23 in Vienna, it's 06:23 in Xichang. With a 7-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 4,512 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Vienna International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Vienna (VIE) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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