Nanjing to Osaka (NKG–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines | 7 | 73F | 2h25 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 4 | 320 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Osaka from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→KIX | WUX→KIX | NTG→KIX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 94 mi | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 12 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 20m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · KIX: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 7:00 PM in Osaka.
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.
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.
NKG–KIX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to KIX
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Juneyao Air and Shandong Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
NKG to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to KIX ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 965 miles (1,553 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via XMN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuxi (WUX), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Hangzhou (HGH).