Hong Kong to Nanjing (HKG–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKG–NKG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 719 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 14 | 32Q, 333 | 2h23-2h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines Also: HU | 14 | 320 | 2h35 | – | – | HU |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: FM | 7 | 32N | 2h25 | – | SkyTeam | FM |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→NKG | MFM→NKG | SZX→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 35 | 260 |
| Flight time | 2h 23m | 2h 15m | 1h 36m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Hong Kong residents who are Chinese nationals do not use a passport or visa to enter mainland China. They use a Home Return Permit (Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents). The permit is issued through China Travel Service in Hong Kong and functions as a standalone travel document with no time limit on stays.
Non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong enter the mainland on their foreign passport and may need a Chinese visa, or can apply for a 5-year multi-entry travel permit for short-term visits of up to 90 days per entry.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
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.
HKG–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to NKG
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to NKG ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 719 miles (1,156 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
54 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 Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM), Shenzhen (SZX) and Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH).