JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
7,827 km
4,863 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
7,827 km
4,863 mi / 4,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
63°
east northeast

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JED NKG
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code JED NKG
ICAO Code OEJN ZSNJ
City Jeddah Nanjing
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 48 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 31.740000, 118.860000

Jeddah (JED) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 7,827 kilometers (4,863 miles / 4,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Saudi Arabia with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in Jeddah, it's 02:29 in Nanjing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nanjing (NKG) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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