HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,329 km
5,175 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
8,329 km
5,175 mi / 4,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
56°
east northeast

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HAM NKG
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code HAM NKG
ICAO Code EDDH ZSNJ
City Hamburg Nanjing
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 53 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 31.740000, 118.860000

Hamburg (HAM) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 8,329 kilometers (5,175 miles / 4,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east 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 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 14:26 in Hamburg, it's 21:26 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 Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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