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LGA to LNJ: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Lincang (Lintsang Airfield)
7,962 mi
12,814 km · 6,919 nm
16h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,962 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 5m 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
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, 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 LGA
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 LGA from LNJ?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Lincang (LNJ) is 7,962 miles (12,814 km, 6,919 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to LNJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 5m 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 New York and Lincang?
Lincang is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to LNJ?
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