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GXH to SZL: distance & flight time
Xiahe city (Gannan Xiahe Airport) → Knobnoster (Whiteman Air Force Base)
7,251 mi
11,670 km · 6,301 nm
14h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,251 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 41m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GXH — Gannan Xiahe Airport · Xiahe city, China
- SZL — Whiteman Air Force Base · Knobnoster, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GXH
- XNN · Xining Caojiabu Airport123 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport130 mi away
- GMQ · Golog Maqin Airport136 mi away
- JZH · Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport148 mi away
Near SZL
- MKC · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport62 mi away
- OJC · Johnson County Executive Airport65 mi away
- AIZ · Lee C Fine Memorial Airport70 mi away
- COU · Columbia Regional Airport72 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GXH from SZL?
The flight distance from Xiahe city (GXH) to Knobnoster (SZL) is 7,251 miles (11,670 km, 6,301 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GXH to SZL?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 41m 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 GXH to SZL?
Nonstop service on GXH–SZL 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 14h 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Xiahe city and Knobnoster?
Knobnoster is 13 hours behind Xiahe city.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GXH to SZL?
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Why are some GXH to SZL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GXH–SZL 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.