Nanjing to Bangkok (NKG–BKK) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
NKG–BKK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jet Aviation Flight Services, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,695 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services Also: HU | 7 | 32A | 4h30 | – | – | HU |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 4h38 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 7 | 73F | 4h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→BKK | YTY→BKK | WUX→BKK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 76 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 4 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 30m | 4h 45m | 4h 40m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two blank pages.
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.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
NKG–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to BKK
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Jet Aviation Flight Services, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NKG to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to BKK is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,695 miles (2,727 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Kunming Changshui and Sanya Phoenix. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yangzhou (YTY), Wuxi (WUX) and Hangzhou (HGH).