The distance from Raleigh East Airport () to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 7638 miles or 12292 kilometers or 6633 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.
12292 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Raleigh East Airport (United States) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (China).
How long does it take to travel from Knightdale ( United States ) to Nanjing ( China )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Knightdale and Nanjing takes around 17 hours 33 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Raleigh East Airport, Knightdale, United States to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is
17 hours 33 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 | | 12292 km |
| Statute Miles | | 7638 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 6633 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 17 hours 33 minutes |
Raleigh East Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKG Flight Path
Location of Raleigh East Airport & Nanjing Lukou International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Knightdale to Nanjing nonstop flight path and travel direction.
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Nonstop flight route between Knightdale, United States and Nanjing, China.
Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKG
Time difference between
Knightdale (United States) and
Nanjing (China) is 13 Hours.
Nanjing time is 13 Hours ahead of Knightdale.
| Location | Local Time |
| Knightdale (United States) | 2025-12-15, 09:16:42 EST |
| Nanjing (China) | 2025-12-15, 22:16:42 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.