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MKE to TCZ: distance & flight time
Milwaukee (General Mitchell International Airport) → Tengchong (Tengchong Tuofeng Airport)
7,729 mi
12,438 km · 6,716 nm
15h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,729 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 37m 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
- MKE — General Mitchell International Airport · Milwaukee, United States
- TCZ — Tengchong Tuofeng Airport · Tengchong, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MKE
- MWC · Lawrence J Timmerman Airport13 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport14 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport24 mi away
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport67 mi away
Near TCZ
- LUM · Mangshi Airport37 mi away
- BSD · Baoshan Yunduan Airport43 mi away
- MYT · Myitkyina Airport77 mi away
- BMO · Banmaw Airport91 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MKE from TCZ?
The flight distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Tengchong (TCZ) is 7,729 miles (12,438 km, 6,716 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MKE to TCZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 37m 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 MKE to TCZ?
Nonstop service on MKE–TCZ 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 15h 37m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Tengchong?
Tengchong is 13 hours ahead of Milwaukee.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MKE to TCZ?
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Why are some MKE to TCZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MKE–TCZ 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.