Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Nanjing (CTU–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U8987
3U Sichuan
320
7:20 AM
CST TT1
9:30 AM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU9857
MU China Eastern
320
7:30 AM
CST TT2
9:50 AM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EU1839
EU Chengdu
320
8:00 AM
CST TT2
10:15 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8989
3U Sichuan
321
8:20 AM
CST T1
10:35 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CA4523
CA Air China
321
8:30 AM
CST TT2
10:50 AM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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3U8991
3U Sichuan
321
11:35 AM
CST TT1
1:45 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CA4505
CA Air China
319
11:35 AM
CST T2
1:55 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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3U8995
3U Sichuan
321
6:45 PM
CST TT1
8:44 PM
CST
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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CA4525
CA Air China
320
6:55 PM
CST TT2
9:05 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU7738
MU China Eastern
32N
7:10 PM
CST T2
9:40 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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3U8990
3U Sichuan
321
11:50 AM
CST T1
2:40 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CA4524
CA Air China
321
11:50 AM
CST T1
2:45 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EU1840
EU Chengdu
320
4:45 PM
CST TT1
7:40 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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3U8994
3U Sichuan
321
6:45 PM
CST TT1
10:00 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CA4526
CA Air China
319
10:10 PM
CST TT1
1:05 AM+1
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Nanjing
4 carriers, 69 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 69 Flights/wk 885 mi 1h 59m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

CTU–NKG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 885 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTU–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 28 320, 321 1h59-2h15
CA Air China 20 319, 320, 321 2h10-2h20 Star Alliance
MU China Eastern Airlines 14 320, 32N 2h20-2h30 SkyTeam
EU Chengdu Airlines 7 320 2h15
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – CA
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, CA, EU, MU
321 Airbus A321 – 3U, CA
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + EU (35 flights/wk, 51%)
Star Alliance: CA (20 flights/wk, 29%)
SkyTeam: MU (14 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CTU to NKG direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
69
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTU to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,998
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 Chengdu (Shuangliu)

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric CTU→NKG TFU→NKG MIG→NKG
Distance from CTU 34 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4 2
Weekly flights 69 43 14
Flight time 1h 59m 2h 5m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of CTU with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nanjing is 0 hours the same as Chengdu (Shuangliu).
CTU: CST · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
885 mi / 1,425 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m to 2h 30m.
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.

CTU–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance885 mi / 1,425 km
Flight time1h 59m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights69 out / 33 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTU to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 1h 59m to 2h 30m. The route covers 885 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 69 nonstop flights per week from CTU to NKG. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YNT, LJG, ZUH, HET, PVG, CSX, BHY, LHW, ZHA, CGQ, HRB, KHG, HKG, LXA, SYX, NNG, SIN, FOC, PEK, ANC, SZX, CAN, HAK, INC, XNN, JJN, KMG, URC, SHE, TYN, XMN, YIN, PKX, JHG, TAO and SWA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to CTU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TFU, MIG and YBP. 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 CTU to NKG

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 69 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 59 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 885 miles (1,425 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YNT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Yibin (Cuiping) (YBP).