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LNJ to SAN: distance & flight time
Lincang (Lintsang Airfield) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
7,828 mi
12,598 km · 6,803 nm
15h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,828 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 49m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LNJ — Lintsang Airfield · Lincang, China
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is LNJ from SAN?
The flight distance from Lincang (LNJ) to San Diego (SAN) is 7,828 miles (12,598 km, 6,803 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LNJ to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 49m 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 San Diego?
San Diego is 15 hours behind Lincang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LNJ to SAN?
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