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DAX to LEX: distance & flight time
Dazhou (Dachuan Airport) → Lexington KY (Blue Grass Airport)
7,595 mi
12,223 km · 6,600 nm
15h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,595 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 22m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DAX — Dachuan Airport · Dazhou, China
- LEX — Blue Grass Airport · Lexington KY, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DAX
- WXN · Wanxian Airport64 mi away
- NAO · Nanchong Airport79 mi away
- CKG · Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport108 mi away
- ENH · Enshi Airport134 mi away
Near LEX
- FFT · Capital City Airport19 mi away
- LOU · Bowman Field59 mi away
- SDF · Louisville International Standiford Field62 mi away
- SME · Lake Cumberland Regional Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DAX from LEX?
The flight distance from Dazhou (DAX) to Lexington KY (LEX) is 7,595 miles (12,223 km, 6,600 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DAX to LEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 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 DAX to LEX?
Nonstop service on DAX–LEX 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 15h 22m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Dazhou and Lexington KY?
Lexington KY is 12 hours behind Dazhou.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DAX to LEX?
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Why are some DAX to LEX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DAX–LEX 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.