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SME to LJG: distance & flight time

Somerset (Lake Cumberland Regional Airport) → Lijiang (Lijiang Airport)

8,022 mi
12,910 km · 6,971 nm
16h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

8,022 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 12m 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.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is SME from LJG?

The flight distance from Somerset (SME) to Lijiang (LJG) is 8,022 miles (12,910 km, 6,971 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from SME to LJG?

A nonstop flight takes about 16h 12m 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 Somerset and Lijiang?

Lijiang is 12 hours ahead of Somerset.

What is the cheapest way to fly from SME to LJG?

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