Distance From Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport, RKZ - SAL Distance

The distance from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL) is 9478 miles or 15253 kilometers or 8231 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Xigazê (Samzhubzê) ( China ) to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) ( El Salvador )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) and San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) takes around 21 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base, Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport, San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador is 21 hours 47 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RKZ - SAL

Kilometers		15253 km
Statute Miles		9478 miles
Nautical Miles		8231 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 47 minutes

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport Flight Route Map - RKZ to SAL Flight Path

Location of Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base & Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China and San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKZ - SAL

Time difference between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China) and San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (El Salvador) is 12 Hours.
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) time is 12 Hours behind Xigazê (Samzhubzê).

Location	Local Time
Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China)	2026-07-30, 11:51:53 +06
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (El Salvador)	2026-07-29, 23:51:53 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ / ZURK) Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China

Destination

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL / MSLP) San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador