Distance From Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, NKG - CLE Distance

The distance from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is 7213 miles or 11609 kilometers or 6264 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 Nanjing ( China ) to Cleveland ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanjing and Cleveland takes around 16 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland, United States is 16 hours 35 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 - CLE

Kilometers		11609 km
Statute Miles		7213 miles
Nautical Miles		6264 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 35 minutes

Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Flight Route Map - NKG to CLE Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nanjing, China and Cleveland, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKG - CLE

Time difference between Nanjing (China) and Cleveland (United States) is 13 Hours.
Cleveland time is 13 Hours behind Nanjing.

Location	Local Time
Nanjing (China)	2025-12-07, 22:25:00 CST
Cleveland (United States)	2025-12-07, 09:25:00 EST

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

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

Destination

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE / KCLE) Cleveland, United States