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XIC to CLT: distance & flight time
Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) → Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport)
8,065 mi
12,980 km · 7,008 nm
16h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,065 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 17m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- XIC — Xichang Qingshan Airport · Xichang, China
- CLT — Charlotte Douglas International Airport · Charlotte, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near XIC
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport92 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport103 mi away
- ZAT · Zhaotong Airport107 mi away
- LJG · Lijiang Airport149 mi away
Near CLT
- RKH · Rock Hill - York County Airport17 mi away
- USA · Concord-Padgett Regional Airport18 mi away
- SVH · Statesville Regional Airport38 mi away
- HKY · Hickory Regional Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is XIC from CLT?
The flight distance from Xichang (XIC) to Charlotte (CLT) is 8,065 miles (12,980 km, 7,008 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIC to CLT?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 17m 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 XIC to CLT?
Nonstop service on XIC–CLT 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 17m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Xichang and Charlotte?
Charlotte is 12 hours behind Xichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIC to CLT?
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