Flights to Nanjing
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, NKG can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 49 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Nanjing
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanjing to Shanghai | China | 270 km (168 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Nanjing to Chongqing | China | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Nanjing to Chengdu | China | 1,404 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Nanjing to Beijing | China | 898 km (558 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Nanjing to Guangzhou | China | 1,134 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Nanjing to Shenzhen | China | 1,156 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Nanjing to Tianjin | China | 800 km (497 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Nanjing to Wuhan | China | 459 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Nanjing to Xi’an | China | 948 km (589 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Nanjing to Hangzhou | China | 237 km (147 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Nanjing to Seoul | South Korea | 966 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Nanjing to Dongguan | China | 1,121 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Nanjing to Weifang | China | 518 km (322 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Nanjing to Shenyang | China | 1,158 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Nanjing to Foshan | China | 1,148 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Nanjing to Jinan | China | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Nanjing to Taipei | Taiwan | 824 km (512 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Nanjing to Dalian | China | 803 km (499 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Nanjing to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1,179 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Nanjing to Wuzhong | China | 1,319 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Nanjing to Qingdao | China | 469 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Nanjing to Yantai | China | 649 km (403 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Nanjing to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,728 km (4,802 mi) | about 10 h 39 min |
| Nanjing to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,168 km (2,590 mi) | about 6 h 6 min |
| Nanjing to Mumbai | India | 4,786 km (2,974 mi) | about 6 h 53 min |
| Nanjing to Mexico City | Mexico | 13,010 km (8,084 mi) | about 17 h 26 min |
| Nanjing to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,076 km (3,154 mi) | about 7 h 15 min |
| Nanjing to Delhi | India | 3,980 km (2,473 mi) | about 5 h 51 min |
| Nanjing to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2,929 km (1,820 mi) | about 4 h 30 min |
| Nanjing to Harbin | China | 1,665 km (1,035 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Nanjing?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is the closest large airport at 37 km (23 mi). The others, CZX, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is NKG from Nanjing city centre?
37 km (23 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Nanjing on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.