Distance From Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, NKG - LEJ Distance

The distance from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) is 5180 miles or 8336 kilometers or 4498 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 Leipzig ( Germany )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanjing and Leipzig takes around 11 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China to Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig, Germany is 11 hours 54 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 - LEJ

Kilometers		8336 km
Statute Miles		5180 miles
Nautical Miles		4498 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 54 minutes

Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport Flight Route Map - NKG to LEJ Flight Path

Location of Nanjing Lukou International Airport & Leipzig/Halle Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nanjing, China and Leipzig, Germany.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKG - LEJ

Time difference between Nanjing (China) and Leipzig (Germany) is 7 Hours.
Leipzig time is 7 Hours behind Nanjing.

Location	Local Time
Nanjing (China)	2025-12-15, 23:14:22 CST
Leipzig (Germany)	2025-12-15, 16:14:22 CET

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

Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ / EDDP) Leipzig, Germany