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BMI to XIC: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport)
7,653 mi
12,316 km · 6,650 nm
15h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,653 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 28m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- 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 BMI
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 BMI from XIC?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Xichang (XIC) is 7,653 miles (12,316 km, 6,650 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to XIC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 28m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Bloomington and Xichang?
Xichang is 13 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to XIC?
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