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NGB to LAF: distance & flight time
Ninbo (Ningbo Lishe International Airport) → Lafayette (Purdue University Airport)
7,254 mi
11,674 km · 6,303 nm
14h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,254 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 41m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NGB — Ningbo Lishe International Airport · Ninbo, China
- LAF — Purdue University Airport · Lafayette, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NGB
- HSN · Zhoushan Airport54 mi away
- HGH · Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport67 mi away
- HYN · Huangyan Luqiao Airport87 mi away
- YIW · Yiwu Airport92 mi away
Near LAF
- DNV · Vermilion Regional Airport38 mi away
- RNZ · Jasper County Airport39 mi away
- GUS · Grissom Air Reserve Base44 mi away
- OKK · Kokomo Municipal Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NGB from LAF?
The flight distance from Ninbo (NGB) to Lafayette (LAF) is 7,254 miles (11,674 km, 6,303 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NGB to LAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 41m 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 NGB to LAF?
Nonstop service on NGB–LAF 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 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Ninbo and Lafayette?
Lafayette is 12 hours behind Ninbo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NGB to LAF?
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Why are some NGB to LAF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain NGB–LAF 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.