Bangkok to Nanjing (DMK–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MFM Nossa Senhora do Carmo 5h 47m FDSL MUNXZH Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) to Nanjing flights
KMG Kunming 6h 8m FD 3UA6BK Kunming (KMG) to Nanjing flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 9m FDSL 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Nanjing flights
CKG Chongqing 6h 25m FDSL 3UCAHO Chongqing (CKG) to Nanjing flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h 50m FDSL CXFMHU Hong Kong (HKG) to Nanjing flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 36m FDSL CACZDZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Nanjing flights
KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) 7h 50m FDSL MU Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (KHH) to Nanjing flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 9h 10m FD 3UBKHU Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Nanjing flights
ICN Seoul 9h 40m FD HOKEMU Seoul (ICN) to Nanjing flights
KUL Sepang 11h 12m AKOD MFMU Sepang (KUL) to Nanjing flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Bangkok to Nanjing
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,688 mi 4h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

DMK–NKG had nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,688 miles in 4h 20m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DMK–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 2 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DMK to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,451
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 Bangkok

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric DMK→NKG BKK→NKG
Distance from DMK 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 4
Weekly flights 28
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 9m
Airports within 200 miles of DMK with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nanjing is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
DMK: +07 · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 7:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,688 mi / 2,717 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Thai passport holders enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect March 1, 2026. No advance application is needed. The 30-day stay cannot be extended in country. Total time in China must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. This covers tourism and business visits only. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

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.

DMK–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bangkok to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance1,688 mi / 2,717 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DMK
IATA / ICAODMK / VTBD
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DMK to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,688 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DMK to NKG: China Southern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Macau, Kunming Changshui and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Nanjing is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
Yes, return flights from NKG to DMK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BKK. 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 DMK to NKG

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) had nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DMK to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DMK to NKG is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,688 miles (2,717 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Macau, Kunming Changshui and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (BKK).