Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): Airport Guide

Airport facts

IATA code: NKG
ICAO code: ZSNJ
City: Nanjing
Region / province: Jiangsu Province
Country / territory: China
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 31.7350° N, 118.8660° E
Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)
Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 3,600 m (11,811 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
06/24	3,600 m11,811 ft	45 m	Concrete	Yes
07/25	3,600 m11,810 ft	60 m	Concrete	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
2,051 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,745 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,643 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 50 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
Approach APP	NANJING APP	119.250 MHz
ATIS	—	126.250 MHz
Ground GND	NANJING GND	121.700 MHz
Tower TWR	NANJING TWR	118.850 MHz

Air freight to and from Nanjing Lukou International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Nanjing through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in China

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Changzhou Benniu International Airport	CZX	Changzhou	88 km
Sunan Shuofang International Airport	WUX	Wuxi	150 km
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport	HFE	Hefei	181 km
Nantong Xingdong International Airport	NTG	Nantong (Tongzhou)	203 km
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport	HGH	Hangzhou	224 km
Yancheng Nanyang International Airport	YNZ	Yancheng (Tinghu)	226 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Nanjing Lukou International Airport?

The IATA code of Nanjing Lukou International Airport is NKG and its ICAO code is ZSNJ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Nanjing Lukou International Airport located?

Nanjing Lukou International Airport is in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, at coordinates 31.7350° N, 118.8660° E and an elevation of 15 m (49 ft).

How far is Nanjing Lukou International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,643 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 1,745 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,051 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 50 min.

How long is the runway at Nanjing Lukou International Airport?

The longest runway at Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 3,600 m (11,811 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Nanjing Lukou International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.