Quanzhou to Nanjing (JJN–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MF8947
MF Xiamen
738
7:05 AM
CST
8:50 AM
CST
1h 45m
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3U2799
3U Sichuan
7M8
7:05 AM
CST
8:40 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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HU7230
HU Hainan
73H
6:00 PM
CST
7:40 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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3U2265
3U Sichuan
738
6:25 PM
CST
8:05 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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MF8097
MF Xiamen
738
6:45 PM
CST
8:20 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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ZH8566
ZH Shenzhen
320
6:45 PM
CST
8:20 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CA3456
CA Air China
320
6:45 PM
CST
8:20 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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ZH8563
ZH Shenzhen
320
7:15 AM
CST TT2
9:10 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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CA3455
CA Air China
320
11:05 AM
CST TT2
12:50 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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ZH8565
ZH Shenzhen
320
11:05 AM
CST T2
12:50 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MF8098
MF Xiamen
738
11:10 AM
CST T1
12:50 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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3U2266
3U Sichuan
738
11:10 AM
CST T1
12:50 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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MF8948
MF Xiamen
738
4:10 PM
CST T1
5:50 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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HU7229
HU Hainan
73H
5:25 PM
CST TT1
7:15 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Quanzhou to Nanjing
5 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 480 mi 1h 35m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

JJN–NKG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Air and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 480 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JJN–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 13 738, 7M8 1h35-1h40
MF Xiamen Air 11 738 1h35-1h45
CA Air China 7 320 1h35 Star Alliance
HU Hainan Airlines 7 73H 1h40
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 7 320 1h35 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CA, ZH
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, MF
73H Boeing 737-800 – HU
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + HU + MF (31 flights/wk, 69%)
Star Alliance: CA + ZH (14 flights/wk, 31%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JJN to NKG direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JJN to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,601
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 Quanzhou

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric JJN→NKG XMN→NKG FOC→NKG
Distance from JJN 34 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 4 4
Weekly flights 45 42 46
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 45m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of JJN with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Quanzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
480 mi / 772 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 45m.
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.

JJN–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Quanzhou to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance480 mi / 772 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights45 out / 43 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: JJN
IATA / ICAOJJN / ZSQZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr6.1M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JJN to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 45m. The route covers 480 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Air and Shenzhen Airlines.
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from JJN to NKG. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HNY, HKG, ZHA, BKK, CSX, XIY, CAN, PEK, MFM, SIN, HAK, TFU, CKG, KWE, NNG, PKX, ZUH, KMG, TAO, SHE, CTU, SYX, KUL, CGQ, PVG and LUM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to JJN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XMN and FOC. 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 JJN to NKG

Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Air and Shenzhen Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

JJN to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JJN to NKG ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (772 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xiamen (XMN) and Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).