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XIC to ELP: distance & flight time
Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) → El Paso (El Paso International Airport)
7,898 mi
12,711 km · 6,864 nm
15h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,898 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 57m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- XIC — Xichang Qingshan Airport · Xichang, China
- ELP — El Paso International Airport · El Paso, 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 ELP
- BIF · Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)3 mi away
- CJS · Abraham González International Airport12 mi away
- WSD · Condron Army Air Field37 mi away
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport46 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is XIC from ELP?
The flight distance from Xichang (XIC) to El Paso (ELP) is 7,898 miles (12,711 km, 6,864 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIC to ELP?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 57m 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 ELP?
Nonstop service on XIC–ELP 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 15h 57m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Xichang and El Paso?
El Paso is 14 hours behind Xichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIC to ELP?
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Why are some XIC to ELP fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain XIC–ELP 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.