Nanjing to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (NKG–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U8990
3U Sichuan
321
11:50 AM
CST T1
2:40 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CA4524
CA Air China
321
11:50 AM
CST T1
2:45 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EU1840
EU Chengdu
320
4:45 PM
CST TT1
7:40 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8994
3U Sichuan
321
6:45 PM
CST TT1
10:00 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4526
CA Air China
319
10:10 PM
CST TT1
1:05 AM+1
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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3U8987
3U Sichuan
320
7:20 AM
CST TT1
9:30 AM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU9857
MU China Eastern
320
7:30 AM
CST TT2
9:50 AM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU1839
EU Chengdu
320
8:00 AM
CST TT2
10:15 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8989
3U Sichuan
321
8:20 AM
CST T1
10:35 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4523
CA Air China
321
8:30 AM
CST TT2
10:50 AM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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3U8991
3U Sichuan
321
11:35 AM
CST TT1
1:45 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CA4505
CA Air China
319
11:35 AM
CST T2
1:55 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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3U8995
3U Sichuan
321
6:45 PM
CST TT1
8:44 PM
CST
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4525
CA Air China
320
6:55 PM
CST TT2
9:05 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU7738
MU China Eastern
32N
7:10 PM
CST T2
9:40 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Nanjing to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
4 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 885 mi 2h 50m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

NKG–CTU is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Chengdu Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 885 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–CTU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 14 321 2h50-3h15
CA Air China 12 319, 321 2h55 Star Alliance
EU Chengdu Airlines 7 320 2h55
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – CA
320 Airbus A320 – EU
321 Airbus A321 – 3U, CA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + EU (21 flights/wk, 53%)
Star Alliance: CA (12 flights/wk, 30%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NKG to CTU direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to CTU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,964
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 Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Metric NKG→CTU CZX→CTU YTY→CTU
Distance from NKG 55 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 33 7 14
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 22m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 0 hours the same as Nanjing.
NKG: CST · CTU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Distance & Flight Time
885 mi / 1,425 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 3h 15m.
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.

NKG–CTU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Chengdu (Shuangliu) route.
Route details
Distance885 mi / 1,425 km
Flight time2h 50m to 3h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights33 out / 69 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to CTU flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 3h 15m. The route covers 885 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from NKG to CTU. The return direction has about 69 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YNT, BHY, ZHA, ZUH, XNN, LHW, YCU, YIN, CKG, DLC, LXA, KHG, NNG, PVG, FOC, SJW, ANC, CSX, PEK, KMG, CAN, SHE, SZX, TAO, HAK, HET, JHG, SYX, TYN, XMN, URC, CGQ, HRB, LUM, JJN and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CTU to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CZX, YTY and WUX. 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 CTU

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NKG to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to CTU ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 885 miles (1,425 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YNT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Yangzhou (YTY) and Wuxi (WUX).