Distance From Lackland Air Force Base to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, SKF - NKG Distance

The distance from Lackland Air Force Base (SKF) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 7551 miles or 12152 kilometers or 6557 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 San Antonio ( United States ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Antonio and Nanjing takes around 17 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, United States to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 17 hours 21 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 • SKF - NKG

Kilometers		12152 km
Statute Miles		7551 miles
Nautical Miles		6557 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 21 minutes

Lackland Air Force Base to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - SKF to NKG Flight Path

Location of Lackland Air Force Base & Nanjing Lukou International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Antonio to Nanjing nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Antonio, United States and Nanjing, China. .

Nonstop flight route between San Antonio, United States and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SKF - NKG

Time difference between San Antonio (United States) and Nanjing (China) is 15 Hours.
Nanjing time is 15 Hours ahead of San Antonio.

Location	Local Time
San Antonio (United States)	2026-03-06, 17:52:54 MST
Nanjing (China)	2026-03-07, 08:52:54 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

Lackland Air Force Base (SKF / KSKF) San Antonio, United States

Destination

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