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LJG to LAF: distance & flight time

Lijiang (Lijiang Airport) → Lafayette (Purdue University Airport)

7,778 mi
12,518 km · 6,759 nm
15h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

7,778 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 43m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is LJG from LAF?

The flight distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Lafayette (LAF) is 7,778 miles (12,518 km, 6,759 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LJG to LAF?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 43m 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 Lijiang and Lafayette?

Lafayette is 12 hours behind Lijiang.

What is the cheapest way to fly from LJG to LAF?

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