CTU to NKG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 1,425 km (885 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 15m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (NKG to CTU).
How far is it from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Nanjing?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 1,425 km (885 mi, 769 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 CTU to NKG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NKG is roughly east of CTU.
How is the CTU to NKG route written in code?
The pair is written CTU-NKG in IATA codes and ZUUU-ZSNJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU), Nanjing Lukou International Airport is NKG (ZSNJ).
| CTU | NKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUUU | ZSNJ |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 49 ft |
| Rank by connections | #27 | #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 1,576 ft (480 m) lower than CTU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTU 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 |
| 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 Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Nanjing?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are 1,425 km (885 mi, 769 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTU to NKG?
A typical nonstop flight between CTU and NKG takes about 2h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NKG from CTU?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) lies roughly east of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Which airlines fly CTU to NKG?
5 airlines appear on the CTU-NKG route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviacion.
Related routes
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