FCO
Rome
Italy
8,923 km
5,544 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
8,923 km
5,544 mi / 4,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
56°
northeast

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FCO NKG
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code FCO NKG
ICAO Code LIRF ZSNJ
City Rome Nanjing
Country Italy China
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 15 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 31.740000, 118.860000

Rome (FCO) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 8,923 kilometers (5,544 miles / 4,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Italy 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 15:09 in Rome, it's 22:09 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 Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 314° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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