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IAD to LNJ: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Lincang (Lintsang Airfield)
8,103 mi
13,040 km · 7,041 nm
16h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,103 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 21m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- 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 IAD
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 IAD from LNJ?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Lincang (LNJ) is 8,103 miles (13,040 km, 7,041 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to LNJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 21m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Lincang?
Lincang is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to LNJ?
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