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

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MU China Eastern
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7:50 AM
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MU China Eastern
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MU2841
MU China Eastern
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6:40 PM
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EY5920cs
EY Etihad
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10:55 AM
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MU China Eastern
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MU China Eastern
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ZH4625+1
ZH Shenzhen
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MU China Eastern
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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
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 4h 5m AFEYKL → 3UCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Beijing flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 4h 15m 3UCZHO → CZ Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Beijing flights
KHN Nanchang 4h 30m 3U → EYMFMU Nanchang (KHN) to Beijing flights
ENH Enshi (Enshi) 4h 48m JD → EYMU Enshi (Enshi) (ENH) to Beijing flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 4h 58m HUMFMU → 3UA6CZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Beijing flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 3m 3UCAGS → 3UCZEY Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Beijing flights
XMN Xiamen 5h 25m 3UCAHO → 3UCZKL Xiamen (XMN) to Beijing flights
INC Yinchuan 5h 30m CAMUSC → MFMUNS Yinchuan (INC) to Beijing flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 5h 35m 3UMFMU → 3UKLKN Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Beijing flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 41m 3UCAHO → 3UCZEY Chongqing (CKG) to Beijing flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Nanjing to Beijing
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 554 mi 2h nonstop

NKG–PKX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 554 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 1h50-2h10 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
321 Airbus A321 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
30
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to PKX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
PVG ~4h 5m CZX ~4h 10m DLC ~4h 15m KHN ~4h 30m ENH ~4h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,820
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.
Alternatives

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 2h 2h 2h 10m
Wuhu (WHA) to Beijing flights · Changzhou (CZX) to Beijing flights · Wuxi (WUX) to Beijing flights
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Know before you go

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 2h 0m gate to gate.
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–PKX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance554 mi / 891 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 30 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NKG
Full nameNanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: PKX
Full nameBeijing Daxing International Airport
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to PKX flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 554 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NKG to PKX: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shanghai Pudong, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Nanchang Changbei.
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 is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 554 miles (891 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Nanchang Changbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuhu (WHA), Changzhou (CZX) and Wuxi (WUX).