NKG
Nanjing
China
950 km
590 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
950 km
590 mi / 513 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
348°
north northwest

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NKG PEK
Airport Name Nanjing Lukou Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code NKG PEK
ICAO Code ZSNJ ZBAA
City Nanjing Beijing
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 49 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 31.740000, 118.860000 40.080000, 116.580000

Nanjing (NKG) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 950 kilometers (590 miles / 513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 03:27 in Nanjing, it's 03:27 in Beijing.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Nanjing (NKG) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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