Nanjing to Chicago (NKG–ORD) — 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 10 hubs
XMN Xiamen 18h 32m 3UCAHO → UA Xiamen (XMN) to Chicago flights
TPE Taoyuan 19h 20m AEMU → BRCMTG Taoyuan (TPE) to Chicago flights
HKG Hong Kong 21h 35m CXFMHU → CVCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Chicago flights
KIX Osaka 22h 44m SC → CI Osaka (KIX) to Chicago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 25h 25m MU → AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
ICN Seoul 31h 23m HOKEMU → KE Seoul (ICN) to Chicago flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 32h 50m NO → ACLXOS Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Chicago flights
PKX Beijing ~6h 20m MU → Beijing (PKX) to Chicago flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) ~6h 20m 3UAQCA → Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Chicago flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) ~15h 19m AFEYKL → Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nanjing to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-13h behind

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

Also explore NKG Routes ORD Routes NKG Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Nanjing flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
PKX ~6h 20m CAN ~6h 20m PVG ~15h 19m XMN ~18h 32m TPE ~19h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
518
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NKG → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
ORD → NKG
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-13h
Chicago is 13 hours behind Nanjing.
NKG: CST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 5:00 AM in Chicago.
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.

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.

Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

NKG–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-13 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: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xiamen Gaoqi, Taiwan Taoyuan and Hong Kong.
Chicago is 13 hours behind Nanjing.
Yes, return flights from ORD 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.
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 Xiamen Gaoqi, Taiwan Taoyuan and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.