--- title: "Shenzhen (SZX) to Xichang (XIC) flights: who flies it" description: "Sichuan Airlines flies Shenzhen (SZX) to Xichang (XIC) nonstop about 4 times a week, scheduled at 2h 20m to 2h 40m. See the full timetable and who flies it on 2LNR." canonical: "https://2lnr.com/routes/szx-xic" url: "https://2lnr.com/routes/szx-xic.md" date_modified: "2026-10-18T05:10:47Z" --- # Shenzhen to Xichang (SZX-XIC): nonstop flights and who flies them Sichuan Airlines flies the SZX to XIC nonstop about 4 times a week. In the timetable below it flies as 3U 3651 and 3U 6172, scheduled at 2h 20m to 2h 40m for the 814 miles. Schedule last confirmed October 18, 2026. Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book. Updated October 23, 2026. See SZX to XIC on the interactive map [Get started free](https://2lnr.com/login) 4 Flights a week, 4-week average 2h 20m to 2h 40m Scheduled flight time 814 mi Nonstop distance Free To get started ## Shenzhen to Xichang flight schedule Scheduled nonstop departures for SZX to XIC starting October 23, 2026, last checked against our schedule feed on October 18, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book. Scheduled nonstop departures from Shenzhen (SZX) to Xichang (XIC) | Date | Flight | Airline | Departs SZX | Arrives XIC | Duration | Aircraft | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Fri, Oct 23 | 3U 3651 | Sichuan Airlines | 09:55 | 12:15 | 2h 20m | [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/3u/a320.md) | | Sun, Oct 25 | 3U 3651 | Sichuan Airlines | 19:55 | 22:15 | 2h 20m | Airbus A320 | | Mon, Oct 26 | 3U 6172 | Sichuan Airlines | 19:55 | 22:35 | 2h 40m | Airbus A320 | | Wed, Oct 28 | 3U 6172 | Sichuan Airlines | 19:55 | 22:35 | 2h 40m | Airbus A320 | | Fri, Oct 30 | 3U 6172 | Sichuan Airlines | 19:55 | 22:35 | 2h 40m | Airbus A320 | | Mon, Nov 2 | 3U 6172 | Sichuan Airlines | 19:55 | 22:35 | 2h 40m | Airbus A320 | | Wed, Nov 4 | 3U 6172 | Sichuan Airlines | 19:55 | 22:35 | 2h 40m | Airbus A320 | Showing all 7 scheduled SZX to XIC departures across 7 days with service, starting October 23, 2026. Later dates are on the interactive map. Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline hasn't filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are the equipment the airline filed, named where the code pins down one type and shown as the family or the bare code where it doesn't. Swaps can happen up to departure. See every SZX to XIC date on the interactive map ## Aircraft on the Shenzhen to Xichang nonstop Sichuan Airlines flies the [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/3u/a320.md) on every departure in the schedule table on this page. Each linked aircraft page shows where that airline schedules it. Airlines can swap aircraft up to departure. ## The full SZX to XIC nonstop schedule This page carries the full SZX to XIC nonstop schedule, who operates each departure and how often it runs; the reverse direction is linked below. ### See the schedule Who operates each SZX to XIC nonstop and how often it runs, from 2LNR's schedule data. ### Plan on the map See SZX to XIC on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics. ## Airlines flying Shenzhen to Xichang nonstop Carriers operating SZX to XIC nonstop in the current schedule. - [Sichuan Airlines (3U) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/3u.md)\ [The aircraft 3U flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/3u.md) See SZX to XIC on the interactive map → ## Frequently asked questions about SZX to XIC **How long is the flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Xichang (XIC)?** Scheduled flight times from Shenzhen (SZX) to Xichang (XIC) run from 2h 20m to 2h 40m across the departures in the schedule table on this page. The nonstop covers about 814 miles, and airlines adjust scheduled times by season, so confirm with the airline before you book. **Which airlines fly nonstop from SZX to XIC?** Sichuan Airlines is currently the only airline flying SZX to XIC nonstop. 2LNR doesn't show award or upgrade space for it on SZX to XIC, so this page carries the schedule rather than a space claim. **How many flights a week are there from SZX to XIC?** About 4 nonstop flights a week run between Shenzhen (SZX) and Xichang (XIC) in the current schedule, operated by Sichuan Airlines. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next. **What time do flights from SZX to XIC depart?** Scheduled SZX to XIC nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 09:55 and 19:55, local time at Shenzhen. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft. **Which flights operate SZX to XIC nonstop?** In the schedule table on this page, SZX to XIC nonstops fly as 3U 3651 and 3U 6172 on Sichuan Airlines. The table lists each departure by date with its times and aircraft. **Does 2LNR show upgrade or award space on SZX to XIC?** Not on this route: 2LNR doesn't show award or upgrade space for Sichuan Airlines on SZX to XIC. The page carries the full SZX to XIC nonstop schedule and who flies each departure, and the reverse direction is linked below. Flying the other way? See [XIC to SZX nonstop flights](https://2lnr.com/routes/xic-szx.md). Award seats rather than schedules? See [award availability by airline](https://2lnr.com/awards.md). Looking beyond this route? See [every route from Shenzhen (SZX)](https://2lnr.com/routes/szx.md), or [every route from Xichang (XIC)](https://2lnr.com/routes/xic.md). Nonstops to Xichang (XIC) from other airports within 150 miles of Shenzhen (SZX): - [Guangzhou (CAN) to Xichang (XIC)](https://2lnr.com/routes/can-xic.md), 61 miles from SZX Nonstops from Shenzhen (SZX) to other airports within 150 miles of Xichang (XIC): - [Shenzhen (SZX) to Lijiang (LJG)](https://2lnr.com/routes/szx-ljg.md), 150 miles from XIC Distances are great-circle between the airports, not driving distance. - [How to plan an upgrade by route](https://2lnr.com/guides/upgrade-strategy.md) ## See the full SZX to XIC nonstop schedule Every scheduled departure on this route, with who flies it. 2LNR shows upgrade and award space by date on the carriers it tracks, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro. [Get started free](https://2lnr.com/login)