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LYI to JEF: distance & flight time
Linyi (Shubuling Airport) → Jefferson City (Jefferson City Memorial Airport)
6,986 mi
11,244 km · 6,071 nm
14h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,986 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 10m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- LYI — Shubuling Airport · Linyi, China
- JEF — Jefferson City Memorial Airport · Jefferson City, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LYI
- LYG · Lianyungang Airport42 mi away
- RIZ · Rizhao Shanzihe Airport57 mi away
- XUZ · Xuzhou Guanyin Airport84 mi away
- HIA · Lianshui Airport96 mi away
Near JEF
- COU · Columbia Regional Airport16 mi away
- AIZ · Lee C Fine Memorial Airport40 mi away
- TBN · Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Forney field59 mi away
- SZL · Whiteman Air Force Base76 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LYI from JEF?
The flight distance from Linyi (LYI) to Jefferson City (JEF) is 6,986 miles (11,244 km, 6,071 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LYI to JEF?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 10m 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 LYI to JEF?
Nonstop service on LYI–JEF 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 14h 10m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Linyi and Jefferson City?
Jefferson City is 13 hours behind Linyi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LYI to JEF?
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Why are some LYI to JEF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LYI–JEF 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.