Nanjing to Beijing (NKG–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU2811
MU China Eastern
32N
8:20 AM
CST TT2
10:20 AM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2831
MU China Eastern
320
3:00 PM
CST TT2
5:00 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2841
MU China Eastern
321
4:40 PM
CST T2
6:35 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5920cs
EY Etihad
32N
10:55 AM
CST
12:45 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2812+1
MU China Eastern
32N
11:30 AM
CST
1:30 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2832
MU China Eastern
320
6:05 PM
CST
8:20 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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MU2842
MU China Eastern
321
7:55 PM
CST
9:50 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nanjing to Beijing
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 554 mi 1h 55m nonstop 59 1-stop hubs

NKG–PKX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 554 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–PKX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 20 320, 321, 32N 1h55-2h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
321 Airbus A321 – MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NKG to PKX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to PKX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,568
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.

Other ways to reach Beijing from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Metric NKG→PKX WHA→PKX CZX→PKX
Distance from NKG 45 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 20 7
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 2h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Beijing Daxing International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Beijing is 0 hours the same as Nanjing.
NKG: CST · PKX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
554 mi / 891 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 0m.
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.

NKG–PKX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance554 mi / 891 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 27 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: PKX
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to PKX flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h. The route covers 554 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from NKG to PKX. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LLV, IQN, ENH, HLH, ZYI, YNJ, DSN, ZHA, KHN, LJG, JHG, KWL, INC, LUM, SIN, UYN, PVG, JJN, HRB, LHW, LCX, DLC, TFU, CKG, CSX, FOC, YNT, XIY, HUZ, ZUH, SHE, XMN, SZX, XNN, LZO, URC, NNG, YIN, CAN, CGQ, SWA, CTU, HKG, KMG, KWE, CJU, SYX, TEN, BKK, HAK, WEH, KUL, ICN, KHG, SGN, HCZ, JRJ, MFM and BHY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PKX to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WHA, CZX and WUX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PKX

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NKG to PKX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to PKX ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 554 miles (891 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LLV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuhu (WHA), Changzhou (CZX) and Wuxi (WUX).