Distance From Santa Cruz Air Force Base to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, SNZ - NKG Distance

The distance from Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 11209 miles or 18039 kilometers or 9734 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 Rio de Janeiro ( Brazil ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio de Janeiro and Nanjing takes around 25 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Cruz Air Force Base, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 25 hours 46 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 • SNZ - NKG

Kilometers		18039 km
Statute Miles		11209 miles
Nautical Miles		9734 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 46 minutes

Santa Cruz Air Force Base to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - SNZ to NKG Flight Path

Location of Santa Cruz Air Force Base & Nanjing Lukou International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio de Janeiro to Nanjing nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Nanjing, China. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SNZ - NKG

Time difference between Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Nanjing (China) is 11 Hours.
Nanjing time is 11 Hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-04-01, 11:41:26 -03
Nanjing (China)	2026-04-01, 22:41:26 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

Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ / SBSC) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Destination

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