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PZI to XNA: distance & flight time
Panzhihua (Bao'anying Airport) → Bentonville (Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport)
7,971 mi
12,829 km · 6,927 nm
16h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,971 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 6m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PZI — Bao'anying Airport · Panzhihua, China
- XNA — Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport · Bentonville, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near PZI
- YUA · Yuanmou Air Base56 mi away
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport94 mi away
- LJG · Lijiang Airport96 mi away
- XIC · Xichang Qingshan Airport103 mi away
Near XNA
- FYV · Drake Field21 mi away
- JLN · Joplin Regional Airport61 mi away
- HRO · Boone County Airport64 mi away
- BKG · Branson Airport64 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PZI from XNA?
The flight distance from Panzhihua (PZI) to Bentonville (XNA) is 7,971 miles (12,829 km, 6,927 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PZI to XNA?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 6m 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 PZI to XNA?
Nonstop service on PZI–XNA 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 16h 6m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Panzhihua and Bentonville?
Bentonville is 14 hours behind Panzhihua.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PZI to XNA?
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