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PZI to TVC: distance & flight time
Panzhihua (Bao'anying Airport) → Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport)
7,490 mi
12,054 km · 6,508 nm
15h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,490 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 9m 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
- PZI — Bao'anying Airport · Panzhihua, China
- TVC — Cherry Capital Airport · Traverse 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 PZI
- YUA · Yuanmou Air Base56 mi away
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport94 mi away
- LJG · Lijiang Airport96 mi away
- XIC · Xichang Qingshan Airport103 mi away
Near TVC
- MBL · Manistee Co Blacker Airport46 mi away
- GLR · Gaylord Regional Airport47 mi away
- HTL · Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport52 mi away
- LDM · Mason County Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PZI from TVC?
The flight distance from Panzhihua (PZI) to Traverse City (TVC) is 7,490 miles (12,054 km, 6,508 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PZI to TVC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 9m 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 PZI to TVC?
Nonstop service on PZI–TVC 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 9m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Panzhihua and Traverse City?
Traverse City is 12 hours behind Panzhihua.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PZI to TVC?
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Why are some PZI to TVC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PZI–TVC 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.