Distance From Elvington Airfield to Nanjing Lukou International Airport

The distance from Elvington Airfield () to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 5519 miles or 8882 kilometers or 4793 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 York ( United Kingdom ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between York and Nanjing takes around 12 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elvington Airfield, York, United Kingdom to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 12 hours 41 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 • - NKG

Kilometers		8882 km
Statute Miles		5519 miles
Nautical Miles		4793 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 41 minutes

Elvington Airfield to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKG Flight Path

Location of Elvington Airfield & Nanjing Lukou International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view York to Nanjing nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between York, United Kingdom and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKG

Time difference between York (United Kingdom) and Nanjing (China) is 8 Hours.
Nanjing time is 8 Hours ahead of York.

Location	Local Time
York (United Kingdom)	2026-02-06, 16:58:24 GMT
Nanjing (China)	2026-02-07, 00:58:24 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

Elvington Airfield ( / ) York, United Kingdom

Destination

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