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XIC to SHB: distance & flight time
Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) → Nakashibetsu (Nakashibetsu Airport)
2,593 mi
4,173 km · 2,253 nm
5h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,593 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 33m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- XIC — Xichang Qingshan Airport · Xichang, China
- SHB — Nakashibetsu Airport · Nakashibetsu, Japan
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 SHB
- MMB · Memanbetsu Airport45 mi away
- DEE · Mendeleyevo Airport45 mi away
- KUH · Kushiro Airport53 mi away
- MBE · Monbetsu Airport92 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is XIC from SHB?
The flight distance from Xichang (XIC) to Nakashibetsu (SHB) is 2,593 miles (4,173 km, 2,253 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIC to SHB?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 33m 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 SHB?
Nonstop service on XIC–SHB 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 5h 33m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Xichang and Nakashibetsu?
Nakashibetsu is 1 hour ahead of Xichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIC to SHB?
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Why are some XIC to SHB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain XIC–SHB 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.