NKG
Nanjing
China
2,036 km
1,265 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
2,036 km
1,265 mi / 1,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
71°
east northeast

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NKG NRT
Airport Name Nanjing Lukou Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code NKG NRT
ICAO Code ZSNJ RJAA
City Nanjing Tokyo
Country China Japan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 49 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 31.740000, 118.860000 35.760000, 140.390000

Nanjing (NKG) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 2,036 kilometers (1,265 miles / 1,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:54 in Nanjing, it's 04:54 in Tokyo.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Nanjing (NKG) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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