Nanjing to Datong (NKG–DAT) — 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
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 4h 20m 3UCZHO → PN Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Datong flights
SHE Shenyang 5h 15m 3UCZEU → DZ Shenyang (SHE) to Datong flights
KHN Nanchang 5h 30m 3U → MU Nanchang (KHN) to Datong flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 55m 3UCAHO → PN Chongqing (CKG) to Datong flights
HRB Harbin 6h 40m 3UAQCZ → DR Harbin (HRB) to Datong flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 31m CACZDZ → DZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Datong flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 48m AFEYKL → EYHOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Datong flights
KMG Kunming 9h 5m 3UA6BK → MU Kunming (KMG) to Datong flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 9h 38m 3UBKHU → A6 Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Datong flights
HKG Hong Kong 9h 55m CXFMHU → HB Hong Kong (HKG) to Datong flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Nanjing to Datong
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 649 mi 2h 25m nonstop

NKG–DAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 649 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 7 320 2h25 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to DAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
DLC ~4h 20m SHE ~5h 15m KHN ~5h 30m CKG ~5h 55m ICN ~6h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
966
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 HGH→DAT
Distance from NKG – 112 mi 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 7 4 8
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 30m 2h 50m
Hefei (HFE) to Datong flights · Hangzhou (HGH) 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 25m 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–DAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Datong route.
Route details
Distance649 mi / 1,045 km
Flight time2h 25m
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: 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 about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 649 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NKG to DAT: 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 Dalian Zhoushuizi, Shenyang Taoxian and Nanchang Changbei.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DAT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from DAT to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HFE and 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 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 is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,045 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 Dalian Zhoushuizi, Shenyang Taoxian and Nanchang Changbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hefei (HFE) and Hangzhou (HGH).