Distance From Morningstar Airfield to Nanjing Lukou International Airport

The distance from Morningstar Airfield () to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 7930 miles or 12761 kilometers or 6886 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Cape Town ( South Africa ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Nanjing takes around 18 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Morningstar Airfield, Cape Town, South Africa to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 18 hours 13 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		12761 km
Statute Miles		7930 miles
Nautical Miles		6886 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 13 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cape Town, South Africa and Nanjing, China. .

Nonstop flight route between Cape Town, South Africa and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKG

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Nanjing (China) is 6 Hours.
Nanjing time is 6 Hours ahead of Cape Town.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 10:33:56 SAST
Nanjing (China)	2026-02-07, 16:33:56 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

Morningstar Airfield ( / ) Cape Town, South Africa

Destination

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