Distance From Sopu Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, SPH - NKG Distance

The distance from Sopu Airport (SPH) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 3339 miles or 5373 kilometers or 2899 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 Sopu ( Papua New Guinea ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sopu and Nanjing takes around 7 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sopu Airport, Sopu, Papua New Guinea to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 7 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 • SPH - NKG

Kilometers		5373 km
Statute Miles		3339 miles
Nautical Miles		2899 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 40 minutes

Sopu Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - SPH to NKG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sopu, Papua New Guinea and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SPH - NKG

Time difference between Sopu (Papua New Guinea) and Nanjing (China) is 2 Hours.
Nanjing time is 2 Hours behind Sopu.

Location	Local Time
Sopu (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-05, 03:48:09 +10
Nanjing (China)	2026-05-05, 01:48:09 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

Sopu Airport (SPH / AYQO) Sopu, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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