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XIC to SJC: distance & flight time
Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
7,093 mi
11,415 km · 6,164 nm
14h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,093 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 22m 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
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC
Frequently asked questions
How far is XIC from SJC?
The flight distance from Xichang (XIC) to San Jose (SJC) is 7,093 miles (11,415 km, 6,164 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIC to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 22m 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 Jose?
San Jose is 15 hours behind Xichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIC to SJC?
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