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XIC to SAN: distance & flight time
Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
7,510 mi
12,086 km · 6,526 nm
15h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,510 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 11m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- XIC — Xichang Qingshan Airport · Xichang, China
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is XIC from SAN?
The flight distance from Xichang (XIC) to San Diego (SAN) is 7,510 miles (12,086 km, 6,526 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIC to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 11m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Xichang and San Diego?
San Diego is 15 hours behind Xichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIC to SAN?
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