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XIC to PVL: distance & flight time
Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) → Pikeville (Pike County-Hatcher Field)
7,897 mi
12,709 km · 6,863 nm
15h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,897 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 57m 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
- PVL — Pike County-Hatcher Field · Pikeville, 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 PVL
- HTS · Tri-State/Milton J. Ferguson Field56 mi away
- TRI · Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport76 mi away
- CRW · Yeager Airport77 mi away
- BLF · Mercer County Airport77 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is XIC from PVL?
The flight distance from Xichang (XIC) to Pikeville (PVL) is 7,897 miles (12,709 km, 6,863 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIC to PVL?
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 PVL?
Nonstop service on XIC–PVL 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 Pikeville?
Pikeville is 12 hours behind Xichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIC to PVL?
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Why are some XIC to PVL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain XIC–PVL 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.