Nanjing to Shenzhen
1h 49m The flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) covers 1,128 km (701 miles) and takes approximately 1h 49m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 208°, passing near 27.2° N, 116.2° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 2h 03m | 2h 28m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 27m | 1h 52m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 15m | 1h 40m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 20m | 1h 45m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| NKG | SZX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Nanjing Lukou International Airport | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport |
| City | Nanjing | Shenzhen |
| Country | China | China |
| ICAO | ZSNJ | ZGSZ |
| Coordinates | 31.735, 118.8659 | 22.6395, 113.8033 |
| Elevation | 49 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Nanjing to Shenzhen?
A non-stop flight from Nanjing (NKG) to Shenzhen (SZX) takes about 1h 49m. The great-circle distance is 1,128 km (701 miles, 609 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 208°.
How far is Nanjing from Shenzhen?
1,128 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 701 miles or 609 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between NKG and SZX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,128 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.