Distance From Shymkent Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, CIT - NKG Distance

The distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 2780 miles or 4473 kilometers or 2414 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 Shymkent ( Kazakhstan ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shymkent and Nanjing takes around 6 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shymkent Airport, Shymkent, Kazakhstan to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 6 hours 23 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 • CIT - NKG

Kilometers		4473 km
Statute Miles		2780 miles
Nautical Miles		2414 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 23 minutes

Shymkent Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - CIT to NKG Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CIT - NKG

Time difference between Shymkent (Kazakhstan) and Nanjing (China) is 3 Hours.
Nanjing time is 3 Hours ahead of Shymkent.

Location	Local Time
Shymkent (Kazakhstan)	2026-09-15, 05:41:23 +05
Nanjing (China)	2026-09-15, 08:41:23 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

Shymkent Airport (CIT / UAII) Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Destination

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