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CKT to LNJ: distance & flight time
Sarakhs (Sarakhs Airport) → Lincang (Lintsang Airfield)
2,470 mi
3,975 km · 2,146 nm
5h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,470 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 19m 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
- CKT — Sarakhs Airport · Sarakhs, Iran
- LNJ — Lintsang Airfield · Lincang, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CKT
- MHD · Mashhad International Airport81 mi away
- MYP · Mary Airport90 mi away
Near LNJ
- CWJ · Cangyuan Washan Airport52 mi away
- SYM · Pu'er Simao Airport88 mi away
- JMJ · Lancang Jingmai Airport93 mi away
- LUM · Mangshi Airport105 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CKT from LNJ?
The flight distance from Sarakhs (CKT) to Lincang (LNJ) is 2,470 miles (3,975 km, 2,146 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CKT to LNJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 19m 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 CKT to LNJ?
Nonstop service on CKT–LNJ 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 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Sarakhs and Lincang?
Lincang is 4.5 hours ahead of Sarakhs.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CKT to LNJ?
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Why are some CKT to LNJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain CKT–LNJ 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.