DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
8,656 km
5,379 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
8,656 km
5,379 mi / 4,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
54°
northeast

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DUS NKG
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code DUS NKG
ICAO Code EDDL ZSNJ
City Dusseldorf Nanjing
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 147 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 31.740000, 118.860000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 8,656 kilometers (5,379 miles / 4,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Germany with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:23 in Dusseldorf, it's 03:23 in Nanjing. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nanjing (NKG) to Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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