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LNJ to ESF: distance & flight time
Lincang (Lintsang Airfield) → Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport)
8,541 mi
13,746 km · 7,422 nm
17h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,541 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 13m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LNJ — Lintsang Airfield · Lincang, China
- ESF — Esler Regional Airport · Alexandria, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near ESF
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field58 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport73 mi away
- MLU · Monroe Regional Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LNJ from ESF?
The flight distance from Lincang (LNJ) to Alexandria (ESF) is 8,541 miles (13,746 km, 7,422 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LNJ to ESF?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 13m 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 LNJ to ESF?
Nonstop service on LNJ–ESF 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 17h 13m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lincang and Alexandria?
Alexandria is 13 hours behind Lincang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LNJ to ESF?
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Why are some LNJ to ESF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LNJ–ESF 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.