Distance From General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, ZCL - NKG Distance

The distance from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 7769 miles or 12502 kilometers or 6746 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 Zacatecas ( Mexico ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zacatecas and Nanjing takes around 17 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport, Zacatecas, Mexico to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 17 hours 51 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 • ZCL - NKG

Kilometers		12502 km
Statute Miles		7769 miles
Nautical Miles		6746 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 51 minutes

General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - ZCL to NKG Flight Path

Location of General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport & Nanjing Lukou International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zacatecas to Nanjing nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Zacatecas, Mexico and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZCL - NKG

Time difference between Zacatecas (Mexico) and Nanjing (China) is 14 Hours.
Nanjing time is 14 Hours ahead of Zacatecas.

Location	Local Time
Zacatecas (Mexico)	2026-07-28, 12:18:07 CST
Nanjing (China)	2026-07-29, 02:18:07 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

General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL / MMZC) Zacatecas, Mexico

Destination

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