CSX to NKG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 672 km (417 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (NKG to CSX).
How far is it from Changsha (Changsha) to Nanjing?
The great-circle distance between Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 672 km (417 mi, 363 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 CSX to NKG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NKG is roughly northeast of CSX.
How is the CSX to NKG route written in code?
The pair is written CSX-NKG in IATA codes and ZGHA-ZSNJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Changsha Huanghua International Airport is CSX (ZGHA), Nanjing Lukou International Airport is NKG (ZSNJ).
| CSX | NKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Changsha Huanghua International Airport | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGHA | ZSNJ |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 217 ft | 49 ft |
| Rank by connections | #77 | #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 168 ft (51 m) lower than CSX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CSX to NKG
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L | Cargo Plus Aviation | CGP | - | Active |
| BK | Potomac Air | PDC | District | Active |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| EU | Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviacion | EEA | Ecuatoriana | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | 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 Changsha (Changsha) from Nanjing?
Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are 672 km (417 mi, 363 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CSX to NKG?
A typical nonstop flight between CSX and NKG takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NKG from CSX?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) lies roughly northeast of Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX).
Which airlines fly CSX to NKG?
6 airlines appear on the CSX-NKG route in the open dataset, including Cargo Plus Aviation, Potomac Air, China Southern Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Changsha (Changsha) (CSX):
Other routes from Nanjing (NKG):
CSX airport code · NKG airport code · Busiest airports worldwide