Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Nanjing (CTU–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CTU–NKG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación lead the route. The flight covers 885 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 49 | 320, 321 | 2h10-2h40 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 26 | 319, 321, 32Q | 2h10-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 113 | 129 | 11 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 10m | 2h |
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 Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Eastern Airlines. With 113 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CTU to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CTU to NKG is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 885 miles (1,425 km). There are approximately 113 weekly flights outbound and 106 return, totaling 219 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Yinchuan Hedong and Xining Caojiabao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Yibin (Cuiping) (YBP).