Datong to Nanjing (DAT–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU2672
MU China Eastern
320
11:20 AM
CST TT2
1:25 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU2671
MU China Eastern
32N
7:45 AM
CST TT2
10:20 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Datong to Nanjing
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 649 mi 2h 5m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

DAT–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 649 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAT–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 320 2h05 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 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, DAT to NKG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAT to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
929
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 Datong

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric DAT→NKG HET→NKG SJW→NKG
Distance from DAT 103 mi 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 3
Weekly flights 7 45 26
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 51m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of DAT with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Datong, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
649 mi / 1,045 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.

DAT–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Datong to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance649 mi / 1,045 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: DAT
IATA / ICAODAT / ZBDT
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation3,442 ft / 1,049 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAT to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Datong Yungang International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 649 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DAT to NKG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HFE, KHN, CSX, DLC, HKG, SHE, HRB, CKG, CAN, SZX, FOC, CGQ, TFU and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to DAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HET, SJW and PKX. 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 DAT to NKG

Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAT to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAT to NKG ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,045 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HFE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hohhot (HET), Shijiazhuang (SJW) and Beijing (PKX).