Guangzhou (Huadu) to Nanjing (CAN–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CAN–NKG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 56 | 320, 738, 919 | 2h10-2h20 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC | 49 | 320, 738 | 1h56-2h35 | – | Star Alliance | CA, SC |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 32N, 73H | 2h20-2h40 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: MU | 7 | 320 | 2h15 | – | – | MU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Guangzhou (Huadu)
| Metric | CAN→NKG | SZX→NKG | HKG→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAN | – | 61 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 9 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 259 | 260 | 42 |
| Flight time | 1h 56m | 1h 36m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
CAN: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.
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.
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.
CAN–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Guangzhou to Nanjing: South-to-East China Trunk Route
CAN-NKG links Guangdong Province's capital to the capital of Jiangsu Province across 1,130 km. China Southern Airlines dominates the route from its Guangzhou Baiyun hub with 5 to 8 daily nonstops. Shenzhen Airlines and other domestic carriers add supplementary service. Block time is 2 hours 10 to 20 minutes. The route connects two of China's top-tier economic zones. Guangzhou is a manufacturing and trade hub at the heart of the Pearl River Delta. Nanjing is an education, technology, and government centre in the Yangtze River Delta. Business traffic is the weekday backbone of this route.
Competition with High-Speed Rail
China's high-speed rail network is a direct competitor on the CAN-NKG corridor. Rail travel between the two cities takes 6 to 7 hours and departs from city-centre stations, avoiding airport access time. For passengers whose origin and destination are both in central urban areas, rail often wins on total travel time. Air travel holds its advantage for international connecting passengers at Guangzhou Baiyun, which operates China Southern's long-haul network to Southeast Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe. Nanjing Lukou Airport is connected to the city by Metro Line S1 and handles a mix of domestic and regional international flights to Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.