LNJ
Lincang
China
11,049 km
6,866 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,049 km
6,866 mi / 5,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LNJ YYC
Airport Name Lincang Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code LNJ YYC
ICAO Code ZPLC CYYC
City Lincang Calgary
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 6,127 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 23.740000, 100.030000 51.110000, -114.020000

Lincang (LNJ) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lincang Airport (LNJ) in Lincang, China to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,049 kilometers (6,866 miles / 5,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:56 in Lincang, it's 07:56 in Calgary. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,570 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits lower than Lincang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Lincang (LNJ) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lincang Airport (LNJ) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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