Distance From Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shannon Airport, NKG - SNN Distance

The distance from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 5812 miles or 9353 kilometers or 5047 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 Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanjing and Shannon takes around 13 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 13 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 • NKG - SNN

Kilometers		9353 km
Statute Miles		5812 miles
Nautical Miles		5047 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 21 minutes

Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - NKG to SNN Flight Path

Location of Nanjing Lukou International Airport & Shannon Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nanjing, China and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKG - SNN

Time difference between Nanjing (China) and Shannon (Ireland) is 8 Hours.
Shannon time is 8 Hours behind Nanjing.

Location	Local Time
Nanjing (China)	2025-12-14, 06:00:49 CST
Shannon (Ireland)	2025-12-13, 22:00:49 GMT

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

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland