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Flight Distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nanjing (NKG)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
JNBFAOR
Johannesburg, South Africa
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Great Circle Path
11,552 km7,178 miles • 6,238 NM
Destination Airport
ZSNJNKG
Nanjing, China
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
Direct Distance
11,552 km
7,178 Statute Miles
6,238 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
14h 5m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,040 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
61° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
14h 5m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
13h 3m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
22h 43m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🌐 CN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
- City / Country: Johannesburg, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FAOR
- Coordinates: -26.1401°, 28.2468°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 5558 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
- City / Country: Nanjing, China
- ICAO Code: ZSNJ
- Coordinates: 31.7350°, 118.8659°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 49 ft
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