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WUA to FSD: distance & flight time
Wuhai (Wuhai Airport) → Sioux Falls (Joe Foss Field Airport)
6,492 mi
10,448 km · 5,641 nm
13h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,492 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 12m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WUA — Wuhai Airport · Wuhai, China
- FSD — Joe Foss Field Airport · Sioux Falls, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near WUA
- RLK · Bayannur Tianjitai Airport93 mi away
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport97 mi away
Near FSD
- YKN · Chan Gurney Municipal Airport56 mi away
- MHE · Mitchell Municipal Airport66 mi away
- SPW · Spencer Municipal Airport82 mi away
- SUX · Sioux Gateway Col. Bud Day Field83 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is WUA from FSD?
The flight distance from Wuhai (WUA) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 6,492 miles (10,448 km, 5,641 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WUA to FSD?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 12m 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 WUA to FSD?
Nonstop service on WUA–FSD 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 12m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Wuhai and Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls is 14 hours behind Wuhai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WUA to FSD?
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Why are some WUA to FSD fares phone-only?
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