CTU to XIC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) is 333 km (207 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (XIC to CTU).
How far is it from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Liangshan (Xichang)?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) is 333 km (207 mi, 180 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CTU to XIC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. XIC is roughly southwest of CTU.
How is the CTU to XIC route written in code?
The pair is written CTU-XIC in IATA codes and ZUUU-ZUXC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU), Xichang Qingshan Airport is XIC (ZUXC).
| CTU | XIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Xichang Qingshan Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUUU | ZUXC |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 5,112 ft |
| Rank by connections | #27 | #1465 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
XIC sits 3,487 ft (1,063 m) higher than CTU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTU to XIC
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U | Sichuan Airlines | CSC | Si Chuan | Active |
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: ZH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Liangshan (Xichang)?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) are 333 km (207 mi, 180 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTU to XIC?
A typical nonstop flight between CTU and XIC takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is XIC from CTU?
Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) lies roughly southwest of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Which airlines fly CTU to XIC?
2 airlines appear on the CTU-XIC route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Air China.
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