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ZUH to LEX: distance & flight time
Zhuhai (Zhuhai Jinwan Airport) → Lexington KY (Blue Grass Airport)
8,127 mi
13,079 km · 7,062 nm
16h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,127 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 24m 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
- ZUH — Zhuhai Jinwan Airport · Zhuhai, 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 ZUH
- HKG · Hong Kong International Airport40 mi away
- MFM · Macau International Airport17 mi away
- SZX · Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport52 mi away
- HHP · Shun Tak Heliport53 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 ZUH from LEX?
The flight distance from Zhuhai (ZUH) to Lexington KY (LEX) is 8,127 miles (13,079 km, 7,062 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZUH to LEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 24m 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 Zhuhai and Lexington KY?
Lexington KY is 12 hours behind Zhuhai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZUH to LEX?
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