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YHM to DCY: distance & flight time
Hamilton (John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport) → Daocheng (Daocheng Yading Airport)
7,428 mi
11,954 km · 6,455 nm
15h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,428 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 2m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YHM — John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport · Hamilton, Canada
- DCY — Daocheng Yading Airport · Daocheng, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near YHM
- YYZ · Lester B. Pearson International Airport38 mi away
- DU9 · Dunnville Airport27 mi away
- YKF · Waterloo Airport30 mi away
- YCM · Niagara District Airport38 mi away
Near DCY
- DIG · Diqing Airport108 mi away
- KGT · Kangding Airport116 mi away
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport130 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is YHM from DCY?
The flight distance from Hamilton (YHM) to Daocheng (DCY) is 7,428 miles (11,954 km, 6,455 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YHM to DCY?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 2m 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 YHM to DCY?
Nonstop service on YHM–DCY 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 15h 2m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Hamilton and Daocheng?
Daocheng is 12 hours ahead of Hamilton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YHM to DCY?
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Why are some YHM to DCY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain YHM–DCY 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.