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SZL to RLK: distance & flight time
Knobnoster (Whiteman Air Force Base) → Bayannur (Bayannur Tianjitai Airport)
6,772 mi
10,898 km · 5,885 nm
13h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,772 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 45m 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
- SZL — Whiteman Air Force Base · Knobnoster, United States
- RLK — Bayannur Tianjitai Airport · Bayannur, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SZL
- MKC · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport62 mi away
- OJC · Johnson County Executive Airport65 mi away
- AIZ · Lee C Fine Memorial Airport70 mi away
- COU · Columbia Regional Airport72 mi away
Near RLK
- WUA · Wuhai Airport93 mi away
- BAV · Baotou Airport121 mi away
- DSN · Ordos Ejin Horo Airport149 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZL from RLK?
The flight distance from Knobnoster (SZL) to Bayannur (RLK) is 6,772 miles (10,898 km, 5,885 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZL to RLK?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 45m 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 SZL to RLK?
Nonstop service on SZL–RLK 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 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Knobnoster and Bayannur?
Bayannur is 13 hours ahead of Knobnoster.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZL to RLK?
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