DEL
New Delhi
India
4,006 km
2,489 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
4,006 km
2,489 mi / 2,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
74°
east northeast

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DEL NKG
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code DEL NKG
ICAO Code VIDP ZSNJ
City New Delhi Nanjing
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 777 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 31.740000, 118.860000

New Delhi (DEL) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 4,006 kilometers (2,489 miles / 2,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:42 in New Delhi, it's 22:12 in Nanjing.

The return flight from Nanjing (NKG) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 276° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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