Baotou to Nanjing (BAV–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU2872
MU China Eastern
320
2:10 PM
CST
4:30 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MU2871
MU China Eastern
319
8:25 AM
CST TT2
10:55 AM
CST
2h 30m
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Baotou to Nanjing
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 784 mi 2h 20m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

BAV–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 784 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BAV–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 320 2h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BAV to NKG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BAV to NKG.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
744
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Nanjing from Baotou

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric BAV→NKG DSN→NKG HET→NKG
Distance from BAV 74 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 7 7 28
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 15m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of BAV with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nanjing is 0 hours the same as Baotou.
BAV: CST · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Baotou, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
784 mi / 1,262 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Getting from NKG

The S9 metro line connects Lukou directly to Nanjing South Railway Station in 30 minutes (¥29). Trains depart every 20–30 minutes, making it the straightforward connection for onward high-speed rail.

Taxis to the city center cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes. Metered cabs are widely available at the designated rank outside arrivals. Airport buses serve major hotels and railway stations for ¥20–25.

Nanjing Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, regularly reaching 35–38°C with frequent thunderstorms that can cause delays. Winters (December–February) are cold (−3–7°C) with occasional freezing rain and light snow. Ice events are the main disruption risk.

Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) are the most comfortable periods with mild temperatures of 15–25°C. Typhoon remnants occasionally bring heavy rain in late summer and early autumn.

BAV–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baotou to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance784 mi / 1,262 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: BAV
IATA / ICAOBAV / ZBOW
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation3,321 ft / 1,012 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BAV to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Baotou Donghe International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 784 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BAV to NKG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HLH, CKG, CSX, PEK, XIY, SHE, LLV, CIF, HAK, KMG, TFU and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to BAV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSN, HET and UYN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BAV to NKG

Baotou Donghe International Airport (BAV) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BAV to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BAV to NKG ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 784 miles (1,262 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via HLH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ordos (DSN), Hohhot (HET) and Yulin (UYN).