Nanjing to Los Angeles (NKG–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between NKG and LAX. Nearest airports to NKG with scheduled service: Wuhu Xuanzhou Airport (WHA, 45 mi) · Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX, 55 mi) · Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY, 76 mi)
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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) 13h 50m AFEYKL CACKCSG Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Los Angeles flights
ICN Seoul 14h 47m HOKEMU APZCMKE Seoul (ICN) to Los Angeles flights
PEK Beijing 14h 55m CALYMS CAUA Beijing (PEK) to Los Angeles flights
XMN Xiamen 16h 3UCAHO MF Xiamen (XMN) to Los Angeles flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 16h 52m 3UAQCA CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Los Angeles flights
HKG Hong Kong 17h CXFMHU 3SCXDL Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles flights
SZX Shenzhen 17h 10m CACZDZ 3SCACK Shenzhen (SZX) to Los Angeles flights
TPE Taoyuan 17h 21m AEMU AVBRCI Taoyuan (TPE) to Los Angeles flights
SIN Singapore 22h 35m MUSQTR SQ Singapore (SIN) to Los Angeles flights
KIX Osaka 23h 47m SC JL Osaka (KIX) to Los Angeles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Nanjing to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-15h behind

While no nonstop service exists between NKG and LAX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
916
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NKG → LAX
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
LAX → NKG
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric NKG→LAX HGH→LAX
Distance from NKG 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 3
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-15h
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Nanjing.
NKG: CST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years 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.

Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

NKG–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Time difference-15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to LAX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shanghai Pudong, Incheon and Beijing Capital.
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Nanjing.
Yes, return flights from LAX 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 Hangzhou (HGH).