Nanjing to St. Petersburg (NKG–LED) — 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 4 hubs
PEK Beijing 12h 10m CALYMS → HU Beijing (PEK) to St. Petersburg flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 13h 23m AFEYKL → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to St. Petersburg flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 16h 10m 3UCAHO → 3U Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to St. Petersburg flights
SYX Sanya (Tianya) 26h 38m AQCZHU → SU Sanya (Tianya) (SYX) to St. Petersburg flights
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Nanjing to St. Petersburg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to LED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
PEK ~12h 10m PVG ~13h 23m TFU ~16h 10m SYX ~26h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
411
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
St. Petersburg is 5 hours behind Nanjing.
NKG: CST · LED: MSK

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 1:00 PM in St. Petersburg.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Russia visa-free for up to 30 days under a decree effective from December 1, 2025 through September 14, 2026. The exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, transit, and cultural or sports events. A valid ordinary Chinese passport is the only document required at the border. Work, study, and long-term residency still require a standard Russian visa.

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–LED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to St. Petersburg route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NKG
Full nameNanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: LED
Full namePulkovo Airport
IATA / ICAOLED / ULLI
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation78 ft / 24 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to LED flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong and Chengdu Tianfu.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LED and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
St. Petersburg is 5 hours behind Nanjing.
Yes, return flights from LED to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
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 Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong and Chengdu Tianfu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.