Distance From Riesa-Göhlis Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, IES - NKG Distance

The distance from Riesa-Göhlis Airport (IES) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 5144 miles or 8277 kilometers or 4467 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 Riesa ( Germany ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riesa and Nanjing takes around 11 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riesa-Göhlis Airport, Riesa, Germany to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 11 hours 49 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 • IES - NKG

Kilometers		8277 km
Statute Miles		5144 miles
Nautical Miles		4467 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 49 minutes

Riesa-Göhlis Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - IES to NKG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Riesa, Germany and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IES - NKG

Time difference between Riesa (Germany) and Nanjing (China) is 6 Hours.
Nanjing time is 6 Hours ahead of Riesa.

Location	Local Time
Riesa (Germany)	2026-06-16, 12:31:43 CEST
Nanjing (China)	2026-06-16, 18:31:43 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

Riesa-Göhlis Airport (IES / EDAU) Riesa, Germany

Destination

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