Distance From Gießen Airfield to Nanjing Lukou International Airport

The distance from Gießen Airfield () to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 5338 miles or 8590 kilometers or 4636 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 Gießen ( Germany ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gießen and Nanjing takes around 12 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gießen Airfield, Gießen, Germany to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 12 hours 16 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		8590 km
Statute Miles		5338 miles
Nautical Miles		4636 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 16 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gießen, Germany and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKG

Time difference between Gießen (Germany) and Nanjing (China) is 6 Hours.
Nanjing time is 6 Hours ahead of Gießen.

Location	Local Time
Gießen (Germany)	2026-09-18, 21:59:04 CEST
Nanjing (China)	2026-09-19, 03:59:04 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

Gießen Airfield ( / ) Gießen, Germany

Destination

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