DYG to NKG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 859 km (534 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (NKG to DYG).
How far is it from Zhangjiajie (Yongding) to Nanjing?
The great-circle distance between Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is 859 km (534 mi, 464 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 DYG 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 east of DYG.
How is the DYG to NKG route written in code?
The pair is written DYG-NKG in IATA codes and ZGDY-ZSNJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport is DYG (ZGDY), Nanjing Lukou International Airport is NKG (ZSNJ).
| DYG | NKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGDY | ZSNJ |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 8,530 ft | 49 ft |
| Rank by connections | #573 | #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 8,481 ft (2,585 m) lower than DYG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DYG to NKG
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | 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 Zhangjiajie (Yongding) from Nanjing?
Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are 859 km (534 mi, 464 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DYG to NKG?
A typical nonstop flight between DYG and NKG takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NKG from DYG?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) lies roughly east of Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG).
Which airlines fly DYG to NKG?
2 airlines appear on the DYG-NKG route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
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