Chifeng to Nanjing (CIF–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G54217+1
G5 China Express
321
8:55 AM
CST
11:00 AM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4099cs
3U Sichuan
320
8:55 AM
CST
11:00 AM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54218
G5 China Express
320
12:10 PM
CST T1
2:10 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chifeng to Nanjing
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 720 mi 2h 5m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

CIF–NKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Express Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 720 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CIF–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G5 China Express Airlines Also: 3U 4 321 2h05 3U
HO Juneyao Air Also: MU 0 MU
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U
321 Airbus A321 – G5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G5 + HO (4 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, CIF to NKG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIF to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
729
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 Chifeng

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric CIF→NKG PEK→NKG
Distance from CIF 186 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 8 84
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 22m
Airports within 200 miles of CIF with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chifeng, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
720 mi / 1,159 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
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.

CIF–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chifeng to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance720 mi / 1,159 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 4 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: CIF
IATA / ICAOCIF / ZBCF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation2,018 ft / 615 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CIF to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Chifeng Yulong Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 720 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Express Airlines and Juneyao Air. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from CIF to NKG. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HLH, CAN, DSN, TAO, SJW, XIY, DLC, HET, HAK, BAV and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to CIF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PEK. 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 CIF to NKG

Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Express Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CIF to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIF to NKG ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 720 miles (1,159 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HLH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK).