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LNJ to MDW: distance & flight time
Lincang (Lintsang Airfield) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
7,882 mi
12,685 km · 6,849 nm
15h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,882 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 55m 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
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, 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 MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LNJ from MDW?
The flight distance from Lincang (LNJ) to Chicago (MDW) is 7,882 miles (12,685 km, 6,849 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LNJ to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 55m 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 Lincang and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Lincang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LNJ to MDW?
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