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ZHY to STK: distance & flight time
Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) → Sterling (Sterling Municipal Airport)
6,743 mi
10,852 km · 5,860 nm
13h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,743 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 41m 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
- ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei, China
- STK — Sterling Municipal Airport · Sterling, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZHY
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport85 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport112 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport119 mi away
Near STK
- AKO · Colorado Plains Regional Airport30 mi away
- SNY · Sidney Municipal-Lloyd W Carr Field37 mi away
- DEN · Denver International Airport91 mi away
- GXY · Greeley–Weld County Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZHY from STK?
The flight distance from Zhongwei (ZHY) to Sterling (STK) is 6,743 miles (10,852 km, 5,860 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZHY to STK?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 41m 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 ZHY to STK?
Nonstop service on ZHY–STK 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 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zhongwei and Sterling?
Sterling is 14 hours behind Zhongwei.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZHY to STK?
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Why are some ZHY to STK fares phone-only?
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