ICN
Seoul
South Korea
942 km
585 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
942 km
585 mi / 509 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
230°
southwest

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ICN NKG
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code ICN NKG
ICAO Code RKSI ZSNJ
City Seoul Nanjing
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 31.740000, 118.860000

Seoul (ICN) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 942 kilometers (585 miles / 509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:40 in Seoul, it's 07:40 in Nanjing.

The return flight from Nanjing (NKG) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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