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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G54217+1
G5 China Express
320
8:55 AM
CST
11:00 AM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4099cs
3U Sichuan
321
8:55 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54218
G5 China Express
320
1:56 PM
CST TT1
3:59 PM
CST
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HET Hohhot 4h 45m 3U9DCA A6EUGS Hohhot (HET) to Nanjing flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 5h 35m GS 3UCZHO Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Nanjing flights
SJW Shijiazhuang 5h 43m GS GSMFNS Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Nanjing flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 11h 30m 3UG5GS 3UGSHO Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Nanjing flights
DSN Ordos 12h 55m G5 KNMU Ordos (DSN) to Nanjing flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 15h 18m GS CASCZH Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Nanjing flights
BAV Baotou 23h 10m 3UG5GJ MU Baotou (BAV) to Nanjing flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 26h 40m CAHOMU EYMUQF Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Nanjing flights
HGH Hangzhou ~4h 45m 3UG5 MU Hangzhou (HGH) to Nanjing flights
HLH Ulanhot ~5h 35m 9DGS Ulanhot (HLH) to Nanjing flights
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Chifeng to Nanjing
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 720 mi 2h 3m nonstop

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 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 4 320 2h05 3U
HO Juneyao Air Also: MU 0 MU
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G5
321 Airbus A321 – 3U
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
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
613
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 88
Flight time 2h 3m 1h 23m
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 3m gate to gate.
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 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 720 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CIF to NKG: China Express Airlines and Juneyao Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hohhot Baita, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Shijiazhuang Zhengding.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 is about 2 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hohhot Baita, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Shijiazhuang Zhengding. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK).