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RME to NKG: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou Airport)
7,178 mi
11,552 km · 6,238 nm
14h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,178 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 33m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, United States
- NKG — Nanjing Lukou Airport · Nanjing, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RME
Near NKG
- WHU · Wuhu Air Base36 mi away
- CZX · Changzhou Benniu Airport55 mi away
- YTY · Yangzhou Taizhou Airport76 mi away
- HFE · Hefei Luogang International Airport92 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RME from NKG?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Nanjing (NKG) is 7,178 miles (11,552 km, 6,238 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to NKG?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 33m 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 Rome and Nanjing?
Nanjing is 12 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to NKG?
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