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JCI to SEM: distance & flight time
Olathe (New Century Aircenter Airport) → Selma (Craig Field)
630 mi
1,015 km · 548 nm
1h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
Same time
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
630 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 50m gate to gate, flying southeast. 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
- JCI — New Century Aircenter Airport · Olathe, United States
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near JCI
- OJC · Johnson County Executive Airport8 mi away
- LWC · Lawrence Municipal Airport22 mi away
- MKC · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport26 mi away
- MCI · Kansas City International Airport34 mi away
Near SEM
Frequently asked questions
How far is JCI from SEM?
The flight distance from Olathe (JCI) to Selma (SEM) is 630 miles (1,015 km, 548 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JCI to SEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 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 JCI to SEM?
Nonstop service on JCI–SEM 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 1h 50m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JCI to SEM?
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Why are some JCI to SEM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain JCI–SEM 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.