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LNJ to MKY: distance & flight time
Lincang (Lintsang Airfield) → Mackay (Mackay Airport)
4,533 mi
7,296 km · 3,939 nm
9h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,533 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 21m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LNJ — Lintsang Airfield · Lincang, China
- MKY — Mackay Airport · Mackay, Australia
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 MKY
- BMP · Brampton Island Airport26 mi away
- HTI · Hamilton Island Airport58 mi away
- PPP · Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport62 mi away
- WSY · Whitsunday Island Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LNJ from MKY?
The flight distance from Lincang (LNJ) to Mackay (MKY) is 4,533 miles (7,296 km, 3,939 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LNJ to MKY?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 21m 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 MKY?
Nonstop service on LNJ–MKY 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 9h 21m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lincang and Mackay?
Mackay is 2 hours ahead of Lincang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LNJ to MKY?
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Why are some LNJ to MKY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LNJ–MKY 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.