The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 1,423 kilometers (884 miles / 769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Chengdu, it's 20:34 in Nanjing.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,576 feet between the two airports. Nanjing Lukou Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Nanjing (NKG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.