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NZY to XIC: distance & flight time
San Diego (North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field) → Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport)
7,511 mi
12,087 km · 6,527 nm
15h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,511 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 12m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NZY — North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field · San Diego, 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 NZY
- SAN · San Diego International Airport3 mi away
- NKX · Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field12 mi away
- SDM · Brown Field Municipal Airport16 mi away
- SEE · Gillespie Field17 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 NZY from XIC?
The flight distance from San Diego (NZY) to Xichang (XIC) is 7,511 miles (12,087 km, 6,527 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NZY to XIC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 12m 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 San Diego and Xichang?
Xichang is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NZY to XIC?
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