Nanjing to Osaka (NKG–KIX) — 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
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 4h 45m AFEYKL → 9CCAFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul 4h 45m HOKEMU → 7CBXCX Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
PEK Beijing 5h 55m CACFLY → CAHUNH Beijing (PEK) to Osaka flights
TPE Taoyuan 6h 10m AEMU → BRCICX Taoyuan (TPE) to Osaka flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 7h 10m 3UCZHO → 9C Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Osaka flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 14m CACZDZ → NHSCZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Osaka flights
HKG Hong Kong 7h 15m CXFMHU → CXEYHB Hong Kong (HKG) to Osaka flights
KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) 9h 18m MU → AKBRCI Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (KHH) to Osaka flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 10h 28m 3UCAGS → SC Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Osaka flights
XMN Xiamen 11h 35m 3UCAHO → SC Xiamen (XMN) to Osaka flights
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Nanjing to Osaka
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 965 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

NKG–KIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 965 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SC Shandong Airlines 7 73F 2h30 – – –
HO Juneyao Air 4 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
73F Boeing 737 Freighter – SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HO + SC (11 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 KIX 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 KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
PVG ~4h 45m ICN ~4h 45m PEK ~5h 55m TPE ~6h 10m DLC ~7h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,363
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 Osaka from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Kansai International Airport.
Metric NKG→KIX WUX→KIX NTG→KIX
Distance from NKG – 94 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 7 12 7
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 20m 2h 5m
Wuxi (WUX) to Osaka flights · Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) to Osaka flights · Hangzhou (HGH) to Osaka flights
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Kansai International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Nanjing.
NKG: CST · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 7:00 PM in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
965 mi / 1,553 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Japan. Tourist visas can be obtained electronically through the JAPAN eVISA system, with stays of 15 or 30 days. Single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry options are available depending on financial documentation and travel history. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

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–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance965 mi / 1,553 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
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: KIX
Full nameKansai International Airport
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Kansai International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 965 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from NKG to KIX: Shandong Airlines and Juneyao Air.
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 Shanghai Pudong, Incheon and Beijing Capital.
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Nanjing.
Yes, return flights from KIX to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WUX, NTG 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 KIX

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NKG to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to KIX is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 965 miles (1,553 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 Shanghai Pudong, Incheon and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuxi (WUX), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Hangzhou (HGH).