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XIC to SFO: distance & flight time
Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) → San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport)
7,064 mi
11,368 km · 6,138 nm
14h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,064 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 19m 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
- SFO — San Francisco International Airport · San Francisco, 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 SFO
- SQL · San Carlos Airport10 mi away
- HAF · Half Moon Bay Airport10 mi away
- OAK · Metropolitan Oakland International Airport11 mi away
- NGZ · Alameda Naval Air Station12 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is XIC from SFO?
The flight distance from Xichang (XIC) to San Francisco (SFO) is 7,064 miles (11,368 km, 6,138 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIC to SFO?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 19m 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 SFO?
Nonstop service on XIC–SFO 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 14h 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Xichang and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Xichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIC to SFO?
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Why are some XIC to SFO fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain XIC–SFO 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.