Nanjing to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (NKG–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NKG–CTU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 885 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 26 | 320, 32N, 32Q | 2h30-2h55 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U | 0 | – | – | – | – | 3U |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→CTU | CZX→CTU | YTY→CTU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 55 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 78 | 7 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 33m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · CTU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to CTU
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Eastern Airlines. With 78 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 30 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 885 miles (1,425 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 149 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
41 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).