CKG to NKG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 1,188 km (738 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (NKG to CKG).
How far is it from Chongqing to Nanjing?
The great-circle distance between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 1,188 km (738 mi, 642 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CKG to NKG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NKG is roughly east of CKG.
How is the CKG to NKG route written in code?
The pair is written CKG-NKG in IATA codes and ZUCK-ZSNJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is CKG (ZUCK), Nanjing Lukou International Airport is NKG (ZSNJ).
| CKG | NKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUCK | ZSNJ |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft | 49 ft |
| Rank by connections | #39 | #88 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NKG sits 1,316 ft (401 m) lower than CKG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CKG to NKG
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U | Sichuan Airlines | CSC | Si Chuan | Active |
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
| PN | West Air China | CHB | West China | Active |
| ZH | Shenzhen Airlines | CSZ | Shenzhen Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chongqing from Nanjing?
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are 1,188 km (738 mi, 642 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CKG to NKG?
A typical nonstop flight between CKG and NKG takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NKG from CKG?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) lies roughly east of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).
Which airlines fly CKG to NKG?
5 airlines appear on the CKG-NKG route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines.
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