How long is the flight from Sheffield to Nanjing?

There are many flights that can get you from Sheffield to Nanjing in 27h 55m. Fly via Etihad Airways or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. There are 5580 mi between Sheffield and Nanjing. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanjing ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nanjing when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanjing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SH9 to NKG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sheffield to Nanjing as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanjing from Sheffield?

For a flight from Sheffield to Nanjing, you will be flying into Lukou Intl. Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is just 22.6 mi from the center of the city. Lukou Intl is the only Nanjing airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Sheffield per day. 1 airline has flights to Nanjing Lukou Intl from Sheffield on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Sheffield to Nanjing that include hotel bookings?

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Ernest,Jun 2026

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As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanjing from Sheffield?
For a flight from Sheffield to Nanjing, you will be flying into Lukou Intl. Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is just 22.6 mi from the center of the city. Lukou Intl is the only Nanjing airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Sheffield per day. 1 airline has flights to Nanjing Lukou Intl from Sheffield on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Sheffield to Nanjing?
There are many flights that can get you from Sheffield to Nanjing in 27h 55m. Fly via Etihad Airways or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. There are 5580 mi between Sheffield and Nanjing. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Sheffield to Nanjing that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sheffield to Nanjing flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sheffield to Nanjing?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sheffield to Nanjing.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sheffield to Nanjing?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sheffield to Nanjing by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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