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ZJI to TCZ: distance & flight time
Locarno (Locarno Airport) → Tengchong (Tengchong Tuofeng Airport)
4,977 mi
8,010 km · 4,325 nm
10h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
4,977 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 14m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZJI — Locarno Airport · Locarno, Switzerland
- TCZ — Tengchong Tuofeng Airport · Tengchong, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZJI
- LUG · Lugano Airport11 mi away
- MXP · Malpensa International Airport37 mi away
- BGY · Il Caravaggio International Airport52 mi away
- LIN · Milano Linate Airport53 mi away
Near TCZ
- LUM · Mangshi Airport37 mi away
- BSD · Baoshan Yunduan Airport43 mi away
- MYT · Myitkyina Airport77 mi away
- BMO · Banmaw Airport91 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZJI from TCZ?
The flight distance from Locarno (ZJI) to Tengchong (TCZ) is 4,977 miles (8,010 km, 4,325 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZJI to TCZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 14m 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 ZJI to TCZ?
Nonstop service on ZJI–TCZ 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 10h 14m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Locarno and Tengchong?
Tengchong is 6 hours ahead of Locarno.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZJI to TCZ?
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