Nanjing to Manado (NKG–MDC) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 7h 21m 3UAQCA → CZGA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Manado flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 9h 25m 3UMFMU → JT Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Manado flights
ICN Seoul 10h 22m HOKEMU → ZE Seoul (ICN) to Manado flights
CGK Jakarta 13h MF → EKEYGA Jakarta (CGK) to Manado flights
SIN Singapore 22h SQTR → TR Singapore (SIN) to Manado flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 25h 55m AFEYKL → 8B Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Manado flights
KMG Kunming ~9h 20m 3UCAHO → 8L Kunming (KMG) to Manado flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nanjing to Manado
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,123 mi 5h 20m nonstop

NKG–MDC had nonstop service from Lion Air, last on the schedule in February 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 2,123 miles in 5h 20m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop NKG–MDC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JT Lion Air 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JT (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 MDC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
CAN ~7h 21m KMG ~9h 20m FOC ~9h 25m ICN ~10h 22m CGK ~13h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
321
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
0h
Manado is 0 hours the same as Nanjing.
NKG: CST · MDC: WITA

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Manado.
Distance & Flight Time
2,123 mi / 3,416 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Indonesia for stays up to 30 days. The fee is IDR 500,000, payable at the port of entry or pre-arranged online as an e-VOA. One 30-day extension is available at a local immigration office for the same fee. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page.

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–MDC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Manado route.
Route details
Distance2,123 mi / 3,416 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference0 hours
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: MDC
Full nameSam Ratulangi International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDC / WAMM
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation264 ft / 80 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to MDC flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport take about 5h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,123 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from NKG to MDC: Lion Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 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 February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Fuzhou Changle and Incheon.
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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 MDC

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) had nonstop service from Lion Air, last on the schedule in February 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 MDC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to MDC is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,123 miles (3,416 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Fuzhou Changle and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.