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CMI to NZL: distance & flight time
Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) → Zhalantun (Chengjisihan Airport)
6,072 mi
9,772 km · 5,276 nm
12h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
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time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,072 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 22m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport · Champaign, United States
- NZL — Chengjisihan Airport · Zhalantun, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CMI
Near NZL
- NDG · Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport69 mi away
- HLH · Ulanhot Airport121 mi away
- DQA · Saertu Airport135 mi away
- YIE · Arxan Yi'ershi Airport138 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CMI from NZL?
The flight distance from Champaign (CMI) to Zhalantun (NZL) is 6,072 miles (9,772 km, 5,276 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMI to NZL?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 22m 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 CMI to NZL?
Nonstop service on CMI–NZL 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 12h 22m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMI to NZL?
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Why are some CMI to NZL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain CMI–NZL 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.