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DSN to LAF: distance & flight time
Dongsheng (Ordos Ejin Horo Airport) → Lafayette (Purdue University Airport)
6,815 mi
10,968 km · 5,922 nm
13h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,815 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 50m 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
- DSN — Ordos Ejin Horo Airport · Dongsheng, China
- LAF — Purdue University Airport · Lafayette, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DSN
- BAV · Baotou Airport74 mi away
- UYN · Yulin Yuyang Airport79 mi away
- HET · Baita International Airport140 mi away
- LLV · Lüliang Airport143 mi away
Near LAF
- DNV · Vermilion Regional Airport38 mi away
- RNZ · Jasper County Airport39 mi away
- GUS · Grissom Air Reserve Base44 mi away
- OKK · Kokomo Municipal Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DSN from LAF?
The flight distance from Dongsheng (DSN) to Lafayette (LAF) is 6,815 miles (10,968 km, 5,922 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DSN to LAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 50m 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 DSN to LAF?
Nonstop service on DSN–LAF 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 13h 50m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Dongsheng and Lafayette?
Lafayette is 12 hours behind Dongsheng.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DSN to LAF?
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Why are some DSN to LAF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DSN–LAF 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.