DLC to NKG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 840 km (522 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (NKG to DLC).
How far is it from Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Nanjing?
The great-circle distance between Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 840 km (522 mi, 453 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 DLC to NKG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NKG is roughly south of DLC.
How is the DLC to NKG route written in code?
The pair is written DLC-NKG in IATA codes and ZYTL-ZSNJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is DLC (ZYTL), Nanjing Lukou International Airport is NKG (ZSNJ).
| DLC | NKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZYTL | ZSNJ |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 107 ft | 49 ft |
| Rank by connections | #108 | #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.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 58 ft (18 m) of each other.
Airlines flying DLC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | 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 Dalian (Ganjingzi) from Nanjing?
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are 840 km (522 mi, 453 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DLC to NKG?
A typical nonstop flight between DLC and NKG takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NKG from DLC?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) lies roughly south of Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).
Which airlines fly DLC to NKG?
5 airlines appear on the DLC-NKG route in the open dataset, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines.
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