Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Nanjing (CTU–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CTU–NKG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 885 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 19 | 32N, 32Q | 2h15-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U | 0 | – | – | – | – | 3U |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Chengdu (Shuangliu)
| Metric | CTU→NKG | TFU→NKG | MIG→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CTU | – | 34 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 71 | 109 | 11 |
| Flight time | 1h 58m | 2h 10m | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
CTU: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
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.
CTU–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CTU to NKG
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Eastern Airlines. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CTU to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CTU to NKG ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 885 miles (1,425 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 149 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ZHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Yibin (Cuiping) (YBP).