Nanjing to Manado (NKG–MDC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nanjing to Manado
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,123 mi 5h 20m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

NKG–MDC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lion Air leads the route. The flight covers 2,123 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to MDC.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
ICN ~10h 47m FOC ~16h 45m CAN ~22h 30m KMG ~24h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
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 connections4 hubs
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 approximately 5h 20m. The route covers 2,123 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lion Air.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICN, FOC, CAN and KMG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from Lion Air.

NKG to MDC Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via ICN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.