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SPI to DLU: distance & flight time
Springfield (Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) → Dali (Dali Airport)
7,866 mi
12,659 km · 6,835 nm
15h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,866 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 53m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SPI — Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · Springfield, United States
- DLU — Dali Airport · Dali, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SPI
Near DLU
- LJG · Lijiang Airport71 mi away
- BSD · Baoshan Yunduan Airport83 mi away
- YUA · Yuanmou Air Base98 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport111 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SPI from DLU?
The flight distance from Springfield (SPI) to Dali (DLU) is 7,866 miles (12,659 km, 6,835 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SPI to DLU?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 53m 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 Springfield and Dali?
Dali is 13 hours ahead of Springfield.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SPI to DLU?
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