KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,672 km
4,146 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
6,672 km
4,146 mi / 3,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI NKG
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code KWI NKG
ICAO Code OKKK ZSNJ
City Kuwait City Nanjing
Country Kuwait China
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 206 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 31.740000, 118.860000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 6,672 kilometers (4,146 miles / 3,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:20 in Kuwait City, it's 05:20 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 Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 288° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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