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LFK to KIV: distance & flight time
Lufkin (Angelina County Airport) → Chisinau (Chişinău International Airport)
6,001 mi
9,657 km · 5,215 nm
12h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,001 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 14m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LFK — Angelina County Airport · Lufkin, United States
- KIV — Chişinău International Airport · Chisinau, Moldova
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LFK
Near KIV
- IAS · Iaşi Airport64 mi away
- BZY · Bălți International Airport83 mi away
- ODS · Odessa International Airport90 mi away
- BCM · Bacău Airport100 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LFK from KIV?
The flight distance from Lufkin (LFK) to Chisinau (KIV) is 6,001 miles (9,657 km, 5,215 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LFK to KIV?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 14m 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 Lufkin and Chisinau?
Chisinau is 8 hours ahead of Lufkin.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LFK to KIV?
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