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NDG to ESF: distance & flight time
Qiqihar (Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport) → Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport)
6,556 mi
10,550 km · 5,697 nm
13h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,556 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 19m 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
- NDG — Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport · Qiqihar, China
- ESF — Esler Regional Airport · Alexandria, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NDG
- DQA · Saertu Airport67 mi away
- NZL · Chengjisihan Airport69 mi away
- HLH · Ulanhot Airport116 mi away
- DBC · Baicheng Chang'an Airport127 mi away
Near ESF
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field58 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport73 mi away
- MLU · Monroe Regional Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NDG from ESF?
The flight distance from Qiqihar (NDG) to Alexandria (ESF) is 6,556 miles (10,550 km, 5,697 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NDG to ESF?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 19m 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 NDG to ESF?
Nonstop service on NDG–ESF 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 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Qiqihar and Alexandria?
Alexandria is 13 hours behind Qiqihar.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NDG to ESF?
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Why are some NDG to ESF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain NDG–ESF 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.