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WUA to LAF: distance & flight time
Wuhai (Wuhai Airport) → Lafayette (Purdue University Airport)
6,828 mi
10,989 km · 5,933 nm
13h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,828 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 51m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WUA — Wuhai Airport · Wuhai, China
- LAF — Purdue University Airport · Lafayette, 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 LAF
- DNV · Vermilion Regional Airport38 mi away
- RNZ · Jasper County Airport39 mi away
- GUS · Grissom Air Reserve Base44 mi away
- OKK · Kokomo Municipal Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is WUA from LAF?
The flight distance from Wuhai (WUA) to Lafayette (LAF) is 6,828 miles (10,989 km, 5,933 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WUA to LAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 51m 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 LAF?
Nonstop service on WUA–LAF 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 51m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Wuhai and Lafayette?
Lafayette is 12 hours behind Wuhai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WUA to LAF?
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Why are some WUA to LAF fares phone-only?
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