Nanjing to Datong (NKG–DAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
32N
7:25 AM
CST TT2
10:00 AM
CST
2h 35m
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Nanjing to Datong
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 649 mi 2h 35m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

NKG–DAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 649 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–DAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 2h35 – 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 DAT 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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to DAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
PVG ~11h 35m SZX ~19h 3m CAN ~19h 13m HRB ~21h 35m CGQ ~21h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
600
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 Datong from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Datong Yungang International Airport.
Metric NKG→DAT HFE→DAT
Distance from NKG – 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 3
Flight time 2h 35m 2h
Hefei (HFE) to Datong flights
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Datong Yungang International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Datong.
Distance & Flight Time
649 mi / 1,045 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.
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–DAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Datong route.
Route details
Distance649 mi / 1,045 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: NKG
Full nameNanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: DAT
Full nameDatong Yungang International Airport
IATA / ICAODAT / ZBDT
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation3,442 ft / 1,049 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to DAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Datong Yungang International Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 649 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from NKG to DAT.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, SZX, CAN, HRB, CGQ, SHE, TFU and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include HFE. 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 DAT

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

NKG to DAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to DAT ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,045 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hefei (HFE).