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MKL to TCZ: distance & flight time
Jackson (McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport) → Tengchong (Tengchong Tuofeng Airport)
8,226 mi
13,239 km · 7,148 nm
16h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,226 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 36m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MKL — McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport · Jackson, 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.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near MKL
- NQA · Millington-Memphis Airport56 mi away
- BYH · Arkansas International Airport63 mi away
- OLV · Olive Branch Airport65 mi away
- MEM · Memphis International Airport71 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 MKL from TCZ?
The flight distance from Jackson (MKL) to Tengchong (TCZ) is 8,226 miles (13,239 km, 7,148 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MKL to TCZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 36m 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 MKL to TCZ?
Nonstop service on MKL–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 16h 36m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Tengchong?
Tengchong is 14 hours ahead of Jackson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MKL to TCZ?
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Why are some MKL to TCZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MKL–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.