Long distance relationship

Usually I’m against long distance relationships but I’ve been talking to this guy for a while (we kinda didn’t talk for a while and just started talking again) we connected very well and nothing is official yet we are just talking. He lives in Louisiana, and I live in Michigan. He’s 22 and I’m 17 but turning 18 soon. For any of you wondering I like older guys, and 22 is my limit. He makes decent money so flying or driving here every once and a while would be no problem. My thing is I’m a very physical person. But I’m still figuring out if I want to try and be with him. So far we’ve been getting to know each other and he’s like perfect for what I want in a man. I’m not trying to rush anything but honestly since we’ve been talking again I’ve been pretty happy. He actually gives me compliments like beautiful and gorgeous instead of like “pretty” or “hot” or “cute”, and I haven’t met any guys recently that have done that. No judgment please. He is not pushy about sex or nudes or anything like that.