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ZAH to XIC: distance & flight time
Zahedan (Zahedan International Airport) → Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport)
2,490 mi
4,007 km · 2,164 nm
5h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,490 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 21m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZAH — Zahedan International Airport · Zahedan, Iran
- XIC — Xichang Qingshan Airport · Xichang, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZAH
- ACZ · Zabol Airport118 mi away
- ZAJ · Zaranj Airport118 mi away
Near XIC
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport92 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport103 mi away
- ZAT · Zhaotong Airport107 mi away
- LJG · Lijiang Airport149 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZAH from XIC?
The flight distance from Zahedan (ZAH) to Xichang (XIC) is 2,490 miles (4,007 km, 2,164 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZAH to XIC?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 21m 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 ZAH to XIC?
Nonstop service on ZAH–XIC 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 21m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zahedan and Xichang?
Xichang is 4.5 hours ahead of Zahedan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZAH to XIC?
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Why are some ZAH to XIC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZAH–XIC 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.