MXP
Milan
Italy
8,910 km
5,537 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
8,910 km
5,537 mi / 4,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
54°
northeast

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MXP NKG
Airport Name Malpensa International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code MXP NKG
ICAO Code LIMC ZSNJ
City Milan Nanjing
Country Italy China
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 768 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 45.630000, 8.730000 31.740000, 118.860000

Milan (MXP) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 8,910 kilometers (5,537 miles / 4,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Italy 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 19:00 in Milan, it's 02:00 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 Milan (MXP) follows a heading of 318° (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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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