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LHV to KGT: distance & flight time
Lock Haven (William T. Piper Memorial Airport) → Kangding (Kangding Airport)
7,511 mi
12,087 km · 6,527 nm
15h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,511 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 12m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHV — William T. Piper Memorial Airport · Lock Haven, United States
- KGT — Kangding Airport · Kangding, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHV
- IPT · Williamsport Regional Airport27 mi away
- SCE · University Park Airport30 mi away
- MUI · Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport66 mi away
- HAR · Capital City Airport70 mi away
Near KGT
- DCY · Daocheng Yading Airport116 mi away
- CTU · Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHV from KGT?
The flight distance from Lock Haven (LHV) to Kangding (KGT) is 7,511 miles (12,087 km, 6,527 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHV to KGT?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 12m 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 LHV to KGT?
Nonstop service on LHV–KGT 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 15h 12m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lock Haven and Kangding?
Kangding is 13 hours ahead of Lock Haven.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHV to KGT?
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Why are some LHV to KGT fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LHV–KGT 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.