Nanjing to Beijing (NKG–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NKG–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 591 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: LY, SC, ZH | 32 | 321, 738, 7M8 | 1h50-2h05 | – | Star Alliance | LY, SC, ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→PEK | CZX→PEK | YTY→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 55 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 88 | 21 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 50m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
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.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
NKG–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to PEK
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NKG to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to PEK ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 591 miles (950 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 172 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LLV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Yangzhou (YTY) and Wuxi (WUX).