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ZHA to LEX: distance & flight time
Zhanjiang (Zhanjiang Airport) → Lexington KY (Blue Grass Airport)
8,229 mi
13,244 km · 7,151 nm
16h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,229 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 36m 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
- ZHA — Zhanjiang Airport · Zhanjiang, 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 ZHA
- BHY · Beihai Airport72 mi away
- HAK · Haikou Meilan International Airport89 mi away
- BAR · Qionghai Bo'ao Airport144 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 ZHA from LEX?
The flight distance from Zhanjiang (ZHA) to Lexington KY (LEX) is 8,229 miles (13,244 km, 7,151 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZHA to LEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 36m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Zhanjiang and Lexington KY?
Lexington KY is 12 hours behind Zhanjiang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZHA to LEX?
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