Distance From RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport

The distance from RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai () to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 5948 miles or 9573 kilometers or 5166 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 ( New Zealand ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Nanjing takes around 13 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai, , New Zealand to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 13 hours 40 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		9573 km
Statute Miles		5948 miles
Nautical Miles		5166 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 40 minutes

RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKG Flight Path

Location of RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai & Nanjing Lukou International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view to Nanjing nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between , New Zealand and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKG

Time difference between (New Zealand) and Nanjing (China) is 5 Hours.
Nanjing time is 5 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(New Zealand)	2026-03-20, 05:09:43 NZDT
Nanjing (China)	2026-03-20, 00:09:43 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

RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai ( / NZWP) , New Zealand

Destination

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