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RLK to FOD: distance & flight time
Bayannur (Bayannur Tianjitai Airport) → Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport)
6,509 mi
10,475 km · 5,656 nm
13h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,509 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 14m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RLK — Bayannur Tianjitai Airport · Bayannur, China
- FOD — Fort Dodge Regional Airport · Fort Dodge, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RLK
- WUA · Wuhai Airport93 mi away
- BAV · Baotou Airport121 mi away
- DSN · Ordos Ejin Horo Airport149 mi away
Near FOD
- MCW · Mason City Municipal Airport60 mi away
- SPW · Spencer Municipal Airport66 mi away
- DSM · Des Moines International Airport75 mi away
- CCY · Northeast Iowa Regional Airport88 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RLK from FOD?
The flight distance from Bayannur (RLK) to Fort Dodge (FOD) is 6,509 miles (10,475 km, 5,656 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RLK to FOD?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 14m 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 RLK to FOD?
Nonstop service on RLK–FOD 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 14m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Bayannur and Fort Dodge?
Fort Dodge is 14 hours behind Bayannur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RLK to FOD?
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Why are some RLK to FOD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RLK–FOD 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.