Yangon to Xichang flights
Xichang lies 1,383 km (860 mi) north-east of Yangon, +1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Yangon | Xichang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | China |
| Population | 4.5 million | 481,796 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 1,558 m (5,112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | XIC, 13 km out |
Clocks in Xichang are 1 h 30 min ahead of Yangon right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands 4 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Xichang
Crossing from Myanmar into China: money changes from the Kyat to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Yangon
Yangon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yangon International Airport (RGN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Xichang
Xichang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xichang Qingshan Airport (regional) | XIC | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,811 ft | 5,112 ft |
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Staying in Xichang
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Xichang. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (2). Guests have left 14 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Xichang from Yangon?
1,383 km (860 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Xichang by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yangon and Xichang?
Xichang is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Yangon to Xichang flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).
What currency do I need in Xichang?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Xichang?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Xichang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.