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AFZ to XIC: distance & flight time
Sabzevar (Sabzevar National Airport) → Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport)
2,647 mi
4,260 km · 2,300 nm
5h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,647 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 39m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- AFZ — Sabzevar National Airport · Sabzevar, Iran
- XIC — Xichang Qingshan Airport · Xichang, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near AFZ
- BJB · Bojnord Airport93 mi away
- MHD · Mashhad International Airport114 mi away
- ASB · Ashgabat International Airport133 mi away
- RUD · Shahroud Airport140 mi away
Near XIC
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport92 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport103 mi away
- ZAT · Zhaotong Airport107 mi away
- LJG · Lijiang Airport149 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is AFZ from XIC?
The flight distance from Sabzevar (AFZ) to Xichang (XIC) is 2,647 miles (4,260 km, 2,300 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AFZ to XIC?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 39m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from AFZ to XIC?
Nonstop service on AFZ–XIC depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 39m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Sabzevar and Xichang?
Xichang is 4.5 hours ahead of Sabzevar.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AFZ to XIC?
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Why are some AFZ to XIC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain AFZ–XIC tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.