NKG
Nanjing
China
288 km
179 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
288 km
179 mi / 155 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
103°
east southeast

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NKG PVG
Airport Name Nanjing Lukou Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code NKG PVG
ICAO Code ZSNJ ZSPD
City Nanjing Shanghai
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 49 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 31.740000, 118.860000 31.140000, 121.810000

Nanjing (NKG) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 288 kilometers (179 miles / 155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 02:52 in Nanjing, it's 02:52 in Shanghai.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Nanjing (NKG) 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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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