Distance From UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Helipad to Nanjing Lukou International Airport

The distance from UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Helipad () to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 6223 miles or 10015 kilometers or 5404 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 San Francisco ( United States ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Nanjing takes around 14 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Helipad, San Francisco, United States to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 14 hours 18 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		10015 km
Statute Miles		6223 miles
Nautical Miles		5404 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 18 minutes

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Helipad to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKG Flight Path

Location of UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Helipad & Nanjing Lukou International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between San Francisco, United States and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKG

Time difference between San Francisco (United States) and Nanjing (China) is 16 Hours.
Nanjing time is 16 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (United States)	2025-12-15, 23:41:24 PST
Nanjing (China)	2025-12-16, 15:41:24 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

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Helipad ( / ) San Francisco, United States

Destination

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