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LHR to NKG: distance & flight time

London (London Heathrow Airport) → Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou Airport)

5,614 mi
9,035 km · 4,878 nm
11h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

5,614 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 28m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is LHR from NKG?

The flight distance from London (LHR) to Nanjing (NKG) is 5,614 miles (9,035 km, 4,878 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LHR to NKG?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 28m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between London and Nanjing?

Nanjing is 7 hours ahead of London.

What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to NKG?

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