WAW
Warsaw
Poland
7,009 km
4,355 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
7,009 km
4,355 mi / 3,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

WAW XIC
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code WAW XIC
ICAO Code EPWA ZUXC
City Warsaw Xichang
Country Poland China
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 362 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 27.990000, 102.180000

Warsaw (WAW) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 7,009 kilometers (4,355 miles / 3,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Poland 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 11:37 in Warsaw, it's 18:37 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 4,750 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Warsaw Chopin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 317° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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