Nanjing to Phuket (NKG–HKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 48m 3UAQCA → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Phuket flights
BKK Bangkok 7h JDMUSC → AYBABR Bangkok (BKK) to Phuket flights
KMG Kunming 7h 13m 3UCAHO → MU Kunming (KMG) to Phuket flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 40m AFEYKL → 9CFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Phuket flights
KUL Sepang 7h 55m MFMU → 6EAKAY Sepang (KUL) to Phuket flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 9h 50m 3U8LCA → 3UCACZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Phuket flights
ICN Seoul 9h 58m HOKEMU → KEOZ Seoul (ICN) to Phuket flights
PEK Beijing 10h 10m CACFLY → CA Beijing (PEK) to Phuket flights
HKG Hong Kong 10h 17m CXFMHU → AYCXQR Hong Kong (HKG) to Phuket flights
SZX Shenzhen 10h 45m CACZDZ → 9C Shenzhen (SZX) to Phuket flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nanjing to Phuket
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,100 mi 5h 40m nonstop -1h behind

NKG–HKT had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,100 miles in 5h 40m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop NKG–HKT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to HKT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
CXR ~6h 45m CAN ~6h 48m BKK ~7h 0m KMG ~7h 13m CSX ~7h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
940
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 Phuket from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Phuket International Airport.
Metric NKG→HKT HGH→HKT
Distance from NKG – 139 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 5h 40m 5h 20m
Hangzhou (HGH) to Phuket flights
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Phuket International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Phuket is 1 hour behind Nanjing.
NKG: CST · HKT: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 5:00 PM in Phuket.
Distance & Flight Time
2,100 mi / 3,379 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two blank pages.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–HKT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Phuket route.
Route details
Distance2,100 mi / 3,379 km
Flight time5h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NKG
Full nameNanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: HKT
Full namePhuket International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKT / VTSP
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr17.2M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to HKT flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Phuket International Airport take about 5h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,100 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from NKG to HKT: China Eastern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Suvarnabhumi and Kunming Changshui.
Phuket is 1 hour behind Nanjing.
Yes, return flights from HKT to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 HKT

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

NKG to HKT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to HKT is about 5 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,100 miles (3,379 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Suvarnabhumi and Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).