Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Nanjing (CDG–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CDG–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,624 miles in approximately 11h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 1 | 77W | 11h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CDG: CET · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Nanjing.
French passport holders enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days. This unilateral exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit, and runs through at least December 31, 2026. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. You cannot convert this entry to a work or residence permit once inside the country. Overstays are fined 500 CNY per day.
RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.
Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).
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.
CDG–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CDG to NKG
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CDG to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CDG to NKG ranges from 11 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,624 miles (9,050 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via SGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.