Distance From Van Zylsrus Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport

The distance from Van Zylsrus Airport () to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 7540 miles or 12135 kilometers or 6548 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 Van Zylsrus ( South Africa ) to Nanjing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van Zylsrus and Nanjing takes around 17 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Zylsrus Airport, Van Zylsrus, South Africa to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China is 17 hours 20 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		12135 km
Statute Miles		7540 miles
Nautical Miles		6548 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 20 minutes

Van Zylsrus Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKG Flight Path

Location of Van Zylsrus Airport & Nanjing Lukou International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Van Zylsrus, South Africa and Nanjing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKG

Time difference between Van Zylsrus (South Africa) and Nanjing (China) is 6 Hours.
Nanjing time is 6 Hours ahead of Van Zylsrus.

Location	Local Time
Van Zylsrus (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 08:42:33 SAST
Nanjing (China)	2025-12-16, 14:42:33 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

Van Zylsrus Airport ( / ) Van Zylsrus, South Africa

Destination

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