Nanjing to Baotou (NKG–BAV) — 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
TYN Taiyuan 5h 5m HOHUMU → G5 Taiyuan (TYN) to Baotou flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 16m 3UCAHO → 3UG5 Chongqing (CKG) to Baotou flights
SHE Shenyang 5h 40m CZHOMF → EU Shenyang (SHE) to Baotou flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 53m 3UCAGS → 3UG5GJ Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Baotou flights
KWE Guiyang (Nanming) 6h 20m 3U9HAQ → G5 Guiyang (Nanming) (KWE) to Baotou flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 20m 3U8LCA → 3UEU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Baotou flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 6h 38m AFEYKL → FMMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Baotou flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 10m CACZDZ → SCZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Baotou flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 7h 20m HUMFMU → 3UG5 Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Baotou flights
SJW Shijiazhuang 8h 50m GSMFNS → 3UG5 Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Baotou flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Nanjing to Baotou
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 784 mi 2h 30m nonstop

NKG–BAV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 784 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–BAV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 2h30 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NKG to BAV 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to BAV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
LLV ~4h 20m TYN ~5h 5m CKG ~5h 16m PEK ~5h 25m SHE ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
934
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Baotou from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Baotou Donghe International Airport.
Metric NKG→BAV HGH→BAV
Distance from NKG – 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 24m
Hangzhou (HGH) to Baotou flights
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Baotou Donghe International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Baotou.
Distance & Flight Time
784 mi / 1,262 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Getting to NKG

The airport express (S9 metro line) runs from Nanjing South Railway Station to Lukou Airport in about 30 minutes (¥29). Connections from Nanjing Station require a transfer at South Station; total journey around 50 minutes.Taxis from downtown cost ¥80–120 depending on traffic and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-shares (DiDi) run slightly cheaper at ¥70–100. The airport bus network covers major city districts for ¥20–25.

Facts

NKG–BAV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Baotou route.
Route details
Distance784 mi / 1,262 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NKG
Full nameNanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: BAV
Full nameBaotou Donghe International Airport
IATA / ICAOBAV / ZBOW
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation3,321 ft / 1,012 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to BAV flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Baotou Donghe International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 784 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NKG to BAV: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Taiyuan Wusu, Chongqing Jiangbei and Shenyang Taoxian.
Yes, return flights from BAV to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HGH. 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 NKG to BAV

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

NKG to BAV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to BAV is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 784 miles (1,262 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiyuan Wusu, Chongqing Jiangbei and Shenyang Taoxian. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).