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XIC to SYD: distance & flight time
Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) → Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport)
5,346 mi
8,604 km · 4,646 nm
10h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,346 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 57m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- XIC — Xichang Qingshan Airport · Xichang, China
- SYD — Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · Sydney, Australia
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 SYD
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport11 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport29 mi away
- XRH · RAAF Base Richmond33 mi away
- WOL · Wollongong Airport48 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is XIC from SYD?
The flight distance from Xichang (XIC) to Sydney (SYD) is 5,346 miles (8,604 km, 4,646 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIC to SYD?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 57m 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 Sydney?
Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Xichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIC to SYD?
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