Route Network
Nanjing Lukou Airport connects 87 destinations worldwide, with Guangzhou standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Paris, and the shortest flight is to Shanghai.
Route and destination data updated July 17, 2026.
Nanjing Lukou Airport is served by 39 airlines, with China Eastern Airlines in the lead at 22% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 43% of routes. 16 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 13 airlines operate international routes, compared with 32 airlines serving domestic routes. China Eastern Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Paris with a flight time of 11 hrs 45 mins.
Nanjing Lukou Airport provides direct service to 14 countries across three continents. The route network is 82% domestic and 18% international. South Korea is the primary international destination.
Delays
Delay data is not available yet for this airport.
Delay data is not available yet for this airport.
Delay data is not available yet for this airport.
Global Rankings
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,877 ft 3,620 m 11,877 ft · 3,620 m | 164 ft 50 m 164 ft · 50 m | Concrete | |
| 11,877 ft 3,620 m 11,877 ft · 3,620 m | 164 ft 50 m 164 ft · 50 m | Concrete | |
| 11,804 ft 3,598 m 11,804 ft · 3,598 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | |
| 11,804 ft 3,598 m 11,804 ft · 3,598 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete |
Runway Length
Runways at Nanjing Lukou Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.
Operational Context
Nanjing Lukou (IATA: NKG) operates around 349 flights per day to 92 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 71 domestic and 16 international routes, with China Eastern Airlines as the leading carrier and Guangzhou currently the busiest connection. From NKG, passengers can reach 14 countries across 3 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,620 m (11,877 ft).