Nanjing to Hong Kong (NKG–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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HU8524
HU Hainan
320
8:15 AM
CST T2
11:05 AM
HKT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HX221
HX Hong Kong
320
8:15 AM
CST T2
11:05 AM
HKT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX399
CX Cathay Pacific
32Q
8:20 AM
CST TT2
11:00 AM
HKT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2787
MU China Eastern
32N
2:00 PM
CST TT2
4:30 PM
HKT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU8158
HU Hainan
320
2:15 PM
CST TT2
5:15 PM
HKT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
HX205
HX Hong Kong
320
2:15 PM
CST TT2
5:10 PM
HKT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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CX357
CX Cathay Pacific
333
2:15 PM
CST TT2
5:10 PM
HKT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX356
CX Cathay Pacific
333
10:25 AM
HKT T1
1:00 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU8157
HU Hainan
320
10:50 AM
HKT TT1
1:15 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HX208
HX Hong Kong
320
10:50 AM
HKT TT1
1:15 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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MU2788
MU China Eastern
32N
6:16 PM
HKT T1
8:30 PM
CST
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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CX304
CX Cathay Pacific
32Q
7:20 PM
HKT T1
9:50 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU8523
HU Hainan
320
8:50 PM
HKT TT1
11:20 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HX220
HX Hong Kong
320
8:50 PM
HKT TT1
11:20 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Nanjing to Hong Kong
4 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 719 mi 2h 30m nonstop 44 1-stop hubs

NKG–HKG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 719 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–HKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 14 32Q, 333 2h40-2h55 Oneworld
HU Hainan Airlines 14 320 2h50-3h
HX Hong Kong Airlines 14 320 2h50-2h55
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 2h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – HU, HX
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
32Q Airbus A321neo – CX
333 Airbus A330-300 – CX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HU + HX (28 flights/wk, 57%)
Oneworld: CX (14 flights/wk, 29%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 14%)
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 HKG direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to HKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,612
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 Hong Kong from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Hong Kong International Airport.
Metric NKG→HKG CZX→HKG WUX→HKG
Distance from NKG 55 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 2
Weekly flights 49 8 14
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 40m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Hong Kong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Hong Kong is 0 hours the same as Nanjing.
NKG: CST · HKG: HKT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Distance & Flight Time
719 mi / 1,156 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 3h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Mainland Chinese citizens do not use a passport to enter Hong Kong. Travel requires an Exit-Entry Permit (往来港澳通行证) with a valid endorsement issued by the mainland public security bureau. Individual visit endorsements (G type) allow stays of up to 7 days per entry. Endorsement validity and number of permitted journeys vary by city of residence and endorsement category.

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.

Getting from HKG

Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.

Hong Kong Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.

NKG–HKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Hong Kong route.
Route details
Distance719 mi / 1,156 km
Flight time2h 30m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights49 out / 47 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to HKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 3h. The route covers 719 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from NKG to HKG. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JJN, YCU, YNT, ENH, SHE, KWL, HET, HKT, RMQ, KHH, KIX, PVG, FOC, CTU, SGN, XMN, TPE, CAN, SYX, CKG, CSX, PEK, LHW, HAK, CJU, KMG, KUL, SIN, KWE, ICN, XIY, DLC, BKK, SJW, TAO, HRB, TYN, CGQ, SYD, URC, TFU, ANC, MEL and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HKG to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CZX, WUX and 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 HKG

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NKG to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to HKG ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 719 miles (1,156 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via JJN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Wuxi (WUX) and Hefei (HFE).