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LJG to YSM: distance & flight time

Lijiang (Lijiang Airport) → Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport)

6,174 mi
9,937 km · 5,365 nm
12h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

6,174 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 34m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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 YSM?

The flight distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 6,174 miles (9,937 km, 5,365 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LJG to YSM?

A nonstop flight takes about 12h 34m 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 Fort Smith?

Fort Smith is 14 hours behind Lijiang.

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

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