Albuquerque to Lincoln flights
Lincoln lies 1,081 km (672 mi) north-east of Albuquerque, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Albuquerque | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 564,559 | 294,757 |
| Elevation | 1,513 m (4,964 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | ABQ, 6 km out | OMA, 86 km out |
| Postal codes | 87101–87199 | 68501–68588 |
Clocks in Lincoln are 1 h ahead of Albuquerque right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands 3 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Albuquerque
Albuquerque is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 13,793-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF, 78 km).
Arriving in Lincoln
Lincoln is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,502 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lincoln Airport (LNK, 9 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eppley Airfield | OMA | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,502 ft | 984 ft |
| Lincoln Airport (regional) | LNK | 9 km (6 mi) | 12,901 ft | 1,219 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lincoln from Albuquerque?
1,081 km (672 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Albuquerque.
How long does it take to get from Albuquerque to Lincoln by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Albuquerque and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for Albuquerque to Lincoln flights?
Typically Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Eppley Airfield (OMA); Lincoln also has LNK.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.