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KCT to LNJ: distance & flight time
Koggala (Koggala Airport) → Lincang (Lintsang Airfield)
1,794 mi
2,886 km · 1,559 nm
3h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,794 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 59m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KCT — Koggala Airport · Koggala, Sri Lanka
- 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 KCT
- HRI · Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport59 mi away
- RML · Colombo Ratmalana Airport65 mi away
- WRZ · Weerawila Airport65 mi away
- CMB · Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport87 mi away
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 KCT from LNJ?
The flight distance from Koggala (KCT) to Lincang (LNJ) is 1,794 miles (2,886 km, 1,559 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KCT to LNJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 59m 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 KCT to LNJ?
Nonstop service on KCT–LNJ 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 3h 59m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Koggala and Lincang?
Lincang is 2.5 hours ahead of Koggala.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KCT to LNJ?
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Why are some KCT to LNJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KCT–LNJ 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.