NKG
Nanjing Lukou Airport
Nanjing · ChinaICAO ZSNJ
Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) is an airport serving Nanjing, China, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 31° 44' 31.2" N, 118° 51' 43.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. With 53 direct destinations served by 34 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8).
Destinations
53
Airlines
34
Elevation ft
49/ 15m
Asia/Shanghai
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
NKG
ICAO Code
ZSNJ
City
Nanjing
Country
China
Elevation
49 ft
Local Time
12:31 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:31.7420°
Longitude:118.8620°
Popular Routes from NKG
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOC | Fuzhou, China | 403 mi | 1h 16m | short-haul | 165 kg | View |
| KMG | Kunming, China | 1,071 mi | 2h 42m | medium-haul | 269 kg | View |
| XMN | Xiamen, China | 498 mi | 1h 27m | short-haul | 204 kg | View |
| CAN | Guangzhou, China | 668 mi | 1h 46m | short-haul | 274 kg | View |
| CGQ | Changchun, China | 923 mi | 2h 15m | short-haul | 379 kg | View |
| CSX | Changcha, China | 417 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 171 kg | View |
| HKG | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 717 mi | 1h 51m | short-haul | 294 kg | View |
| SHE | Shenyang, China | 729 mi | 1h 53m | short-haul | 299 kg | View |
| XIY | Xi'an, China | 615 mi | 1h 40m | short-haul | 252 kg | View |
| CKG | Chongqing, China | 740 mi | 1h 54m | short-haul | 304 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at NKG
34 active airlines serving Nanjing Lukou Airport.
Air China
CAChina
Air Foyle
GSUnited Kingdom
Air Macau
NXMacao
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
Cargo Plus Aviation
8LUnited Arab Emirates
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
Caucasus Airlines
NSGeorgia
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China SSS
9CChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Dragonair
KADRAGON
Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviacion
EUEcuador
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
Hong Kong Airlines
HXHong Kong SAR of China
Japan Air System
JDJapan
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
KSY
KYGreece
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Mandarin Airlines
AETaiwan
Potomac Air
BKUnited States
Qantas
QFAustralia
Scoot
TZSingapore
Shandong Airlines
SCChina
Shanghai Airlines
FMChina
Shenzhen Airlines
ZHChina
Sichuan Airlines
3UChina
Uni Air
B7Taiwan
Virgin Express
TVBelgium
West Air China
PNChina
Xiamen Airlines
MFChina
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Nanjing Lukou Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changzhou Benniu Airport | CZX | Changzhou | China | 89 km |
| Hefei Luogang International Airport | HFE | Hefei | China | 148 km |
| Yangzhou Taizhou Airport | YTY | Yangzhou | China | 122 km |
| Sunan Shuofang International Airport | WUX | Wuxi | China | 151 km |
| Jiuhuashan Airport | JUH | Chizhou | China | 158 km |
| Lianshui Airport | HIA | Huai An | China | 229 km |
| Tunxi International Airport | TXN | Huangshan | China | 230 km |
| Quzhou Airport | JUZ | Quzhou | China | 308 km |
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AKUAksu
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AATAltay
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AQGAnqing
Anshan Air Base
AOGAnshan
Anshun Huangguoshu Airport
AVAAnshun
Arxan Yi'ershi Airport
YIEArxan
Baise Youjiang Airport
AEBBaise
Changbaishan Airport
NBSBaishan
Qamdo Bangda Airport
BPXBangda
Baoshan Yunduan Airport
BSDBaoshan
Baotou Airport
BAVBaotou
Bayannur Tianjitai Airport
RLKBayannur
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 31° 44' 31.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 118° 51' 43.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 31.742001
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 118.862000
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 12:31 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 49 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 15 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Nanjing Lukou Airport?
The IATA code for Nanjing Lukou Airport is NKG, and its ICAO code is ZSNJ. The airport is located in Nanjing, China.
How many destinations can you fly to from NKG?
There are 53 direct destinations available from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China.
What airlines fly from NKG?
There are 34 airlines operating from NKG, including Air China, Air Foyle, Air Macau, Asiana Airlines, Cargo Plus Aviation, and more.
What timezone is Nanjing Lukou Airport in?
Nanjing Lukou Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Nanjing Lukou Airport?
Nanjing Lukou Airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level.
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