Distance From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, DTW - NKG Distance

The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 7136 miles or 11484 kilometers or 6197 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Detroit ( United States ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Detroit and Nanjing takes around 16 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 16 hours 24 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DTW - NKG

Kilometers		11484 km
Statute Miles		7136 miles
Nautical Miles		6197 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 24 minutes

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - DTW to NKG Flight Path

Location of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport & Nanjing Lukou International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Detroit to Nanjing nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Detroit, United States and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DTW - NKG

Time difference between Detroit (United States) and Nanjing (China) is 13 Hours.
Nanjing time is 13 Hours ahead of Detroit.

Location	Local Time
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-16, 04:34:54 EST
Nanjing (China)	2025-12-16, 17:34:54 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States

Destination

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG / ZSNJ) Nanjing, China