Rizhao to Nanjing flights
Nanjing lies 379 km (236 mi) south of Rizhao, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 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.
| Rizhao | Nanjing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 661,943 | 9.3 million |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | RIZ, 19 km out | NKG, 37 km out |
| Postal codes | 276800 | 210000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Rizhao
Rizhao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Nanjing
Nanjing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanjing Lukou International Airport | NKG | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,811 ft | 49 ft |
| Changzhou Benniu International Airport (regional) | CZX | 95 km (59 mi) | 11,155 ft | 33 ft |
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Staying in Nanjing
Our booking partner lists 340 places to stay in Nanjing. Of the 313 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (112), and 58 are five-star. Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 6,026 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nanjing from Rizhao?
379 km (236 mi) in a straight line, south of Rizhao.
How long does it take to get from Rizhao to Nanjing by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rizhao and Nanjing?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rizhao to Nanjing flights?
Typically Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG); Nanjing also has CZX.
Where can I stay in Nanjing?
Our booking partner lists 340 places to stay in Nanjing, bookable on this site.
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.