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SDF to TCZ: distance & flight time
Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field) → Tengchong (Tengchong Tuofeng Airport)
8,068 mi
12,984 km · 7,011 nm
16h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,068 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 17m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, 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.
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Near SDF
- LOU · Bowman Field5 mi away
- FTK · Godman Army Air Field22 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport45 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport62 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 SDF from TCZ?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Tengchong (TCZ) is 8,068 miles (12,984 km, 7,011 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDF to TCZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 17m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Tengchong?
Tengchong is 12 hours ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDF to TCZ?
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