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XIC to JBR: distance & flight time
Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) → Jonesboro (Jonesboro Municipal Airport)
7,949 mi
12,792 km · 6,907 nm
16h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,949 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 3m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- XIC — Xichang Qingshan Airport · Xichang, China
- JBR — Jonesboro Municipal Airport · Jonesboro, 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 JBR
- BYH · Arkansas International Airport40 mi away
- NQA · Millington-Memphis Airport55 mi away
- MEM · Memphis International Airport66 mi away
- POF · Poplar Bluff Municipal Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is XIC from JBR?
The flight distance from Xichang (XIC) to Jonesboro (JBR) is 7,949 miles (12,792 km, 6,907 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIC to JBR?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 3m 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 JBR?
Nonstop service on XIC–JBR 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 3m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Xichang and Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 13 hours behind Xichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIC to JBR?
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Why are some XIC to JBR fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain XIC–JBR 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.