FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
8,637 km
5,367 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
8,637 km
5,367 mi / 4,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
55°
northeast

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FRA NKG
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code FRA NKG
ICAO Code EDDF ZSNJ
City Frankfurt am Main Nanjing
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 364 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 31.740000, 118.860000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 8,637 kilometers (5,367 miles / 4,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 20:07 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 03:07 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 322° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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