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LNK to RLK: distance & flight time
Lincoln (Lincoln Airport) → Bayannur (Bayannur Tianjitai Airport)
6,581 mi
10,592 km · 5,719 nm
13h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,581 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 22m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LNK — Lincoln Airport · Lincoln, United States
- RLK — Bayannur Tianjitai Airport · Bayannur, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LNK
- FET · Fremont Municipal Airport43 mi away
- OFF · Offutt Air Force Base48 mi away
- OMA · Eppley Airfield55 mi away
- CBF · Council Bluffs Municipal Airport59 mi away
Near RLK
- WUA · Wuhai Airport93 mi away
- BAV · Baotou Airport121 mi away
- DSN · Ordos Ejin Horo Airport149 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LNK from RLK?
The flight distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Bayannur (RLK) is 6,581 miles (10,592 km, 5,719 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LNK to RLK?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 22m 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 LNK to RLK?
Nonstop service on LNK–RLK 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 13h 22m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Bayannur?
Bayannur is 13 hours ahead of Lincoln.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LNK to RLK?
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Why are some LNK to RLK fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LNK–RLK 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.