Distance From Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, LYS - NKG Distance

The distance from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 5674 miles or 9131 kilometers or 4927 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 Lyon ( France ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lyon and Nanjing takes around 13 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 13 hours 2 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 • LYS - NKG

Kilometers		9131 km
Statute Miles		5674 miles
Nautical Miles		4927 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 2 minutes

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - LYS to NKG Flight Path

Location of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport & Nanjing Lukou International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lyon, France and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LYS - NKG

Time difference between Lyon (France) and Nanjing (China) is 6 Hours.
Nanjing time is 6 Hours ahead of Lyon.

Location	Local Time
Lyon (France)	2026-05-05, 20:11:04 CEST
Nanjing (China)	2026-05-06, 02:11:04 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

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS / LFLL) Lyon, France

Destination

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