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XIC to NSE: distance & flight time
Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) → Milton (Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North)
8,335 mi
13,414 km · 7,243 nm
16h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,335 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 49m 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
- NSE — Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North · Milton, 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 NSE
- PNS · Pensacola Regional Airport20 mi away
- CEW · Bob Sikes Airport30 mi away
- EGI · Duke Field30 mi away
- NPA · Pensacola Naval Air Station/Forrest Sherman Field31 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is XIC from NSE?
The flight distance from Xichang (XIC) to Milton (NSE) is 8,335 miles (13,414 km, 7,243 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIC to NSE?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 49m 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 NSE?
Nonstop service on XIC–NSE 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 49m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Xichang and Milton?
Milton is 13 hours behind Xichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIC to NSE?
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Why are some XIC to NSE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain XIC–NSE 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.