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TCZ to LEX: distance & flight time
Tengchong (Tengchong Tuofeng Airport) → Lexington KY (Blue Grass Airport)
8,081 mi
13,005 km · 7,022 nm
16h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,081 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 19m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TCZ — Tengchong Tuofeng Airport · Tengchong, China
- LEX — Blue Grass Airport · Lexington KY, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near TCZ
- LUM · Mangshi Airport37 mi away
- BSD · Baoshan Yunduan Airport43 mi away
- MYT · Myitkyina Airport77 mi away
- BMO · Banmaw Airport91 mi away
Near LEX
- FFT · Capital City Airport19 mi away
- LOU · Bowman Field59 mi away
- SDF · Louisville International Standiford Field62 mi away
- SME · Lake Cumberland Regional Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is TCZ from LEX?
The flight distance from Tengchong (TCZ) to Lexington KY (LEX) is 8,081 miles (13,005 km, 7,022 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TCZ to LEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 19m 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 TCZ to LEX?
Nonstop service on TCZ–LEX 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 16h 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tengchong and Lexington KY?
Lexington KY is 13 hours behind Tengchong.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TCZ to LEX?
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Why are some TCZ to LEX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain TCZ–LEX 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.