Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Nanjing (DLC–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
CZ6337
CZ China Southern
320
7:15 AM
CST
9:10 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2788
MU China Eastern
320
7:55 AM
CST TT3
9:30 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1719
HO Juneyao
320
8:50 AM
CST
10:45 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2774
MU China Eastern
319
10:05 AM
CST
11:45 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8086
MF Xiamen
738
2:25 PM
CST
4:05 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2252
3U Sichuan
738
2:35 PM
CST
4:15 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2992
MU China Eastern
32N
2:45 PM
CST
4:30 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1714
HO Juneyao
320
4:05 PM
CST
5:55 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2784
MU China Eastern
320
7:45 PM
CST TT2
9:30 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2773
MU China Eastern
32N
7:20 AM
CST T2
9:05 AM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MU2991
MU China Eastern
320
11:45 AM
CST T2
1:40 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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HO1713
HO Juneyao
320
12:55 PM
CST TT1
2:35 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6338
CZ China Southern
320
6:05 PM
CST TT1
7:55 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1720+1
HO Juneyao
320
6:20 PM
CST TT1
8:05 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2787
MU China Eastern
320
6:45 PM
CST TT2
8:20 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2669
MU China Eastern
320
8:15 PM
CST TT2
10:15 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8085
MF Xiamen
738
10:10 PM
CST T1
11:45 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2251
3U Sichuan
738
10:10 PM
CST T1
11:45 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2783
MU China Eastern
320
10:10 PM
CST T2
11:40 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Nanjing
5 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 522 mi 1h 35m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

DLC–NKG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 522 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DLC–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 28 319, 320, 32N 1h35-1h45 SkyTeam
HO Juneyao Air 14 320 1h50-1h55
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 320 1h55 SkyTeam
MF Xiamen Air 7 738 1h40
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U 0 3U
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – MU
320 Airbus A320 – CZ, HO, MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, MF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (35 flights/wk, 63%)
Unaffiliated: EU + HO + MF (21 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DLC to NKG direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
70
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DLC to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,237
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 Dalian (Ganjingzi)

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric DLC→NKG YNT→NKG YKH→NKG
Distance from DLC 95 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 3 2
Weekly flights 63 14
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 35m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of DLC with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nanjing is 0 hours the same as Dalian (Ganjingzi).
DLC: CST · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi), it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
522 mi / 840 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 55m.
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.

DLC–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance522 mi / 840 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights63 out / 70 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: DLC
IATA / ICAODLC / ZYTL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr19.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DLC to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 55m. The route covers 522 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación, Juneyao Air, Xiamen Air and China Eastern Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from DLC to NKG. The return direction has about 70 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HFE, LLV, KOW, NBS, YNJ, ENY, KIX, NRT, HAK, SYX, PVG, WDS, WEH, YNT, YCU, LHW, KHN, TAO, TFU, FOC, PEK, SJW, CKG, DAT, CSX, BAV, PKX, ICN, XIY, TYN, HET, SZX, CAN, CTU, LFQ, XMN, KMG, HKG, CIF, URC and UYN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to DLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YNT, YKH and WEH. 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 DLC to NKG

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación, Juneyao Air, Xiamen Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DLC to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DLC to NKG ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 522 miles (840 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 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 Yantai (YNT), Yingkou (Laobian) (YKH) and Weihai (WEH).