Nanjing to Shenyang (NKG–SHE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
NKG–SHE is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 730 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 35 | 32N, 32Q, 738 | 2h10-2h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 28 | 320, 32N | 2h15-2h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 14 | 320, 738 | 2h20-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| HO Juneyao Air | 7 | 320 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 5 | 738 | 2h15 | – | – | 3U |
| NS Hebei Airlines Also: RY | 3 | – | – | – | – | RY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shenyang from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→SHE | CZX→SHE | YTY→SHE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 55 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 114 | 18 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 1h 47m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · SHE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Shenyang.
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.
Metro Line 2 runs ¥5 to central Shenyang in 30 minutes. Trains depart from the station directly below the terminal. Last train around 22:00; late arrivals need a taxi.
Taxis to the city center cost ¥50–80 (30–45 min). DiDi is available and costs ¥40–70. Airport buses serve Shenyang North Station and downtown hotels for ¥15–20. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
Cold continental climate. One of the harshest winters of any major Chinese hub. January temperatures average −13°C with extremes below −20°C. Heavy snow and blowing snow are significant disruption risks from November through March. Ice on runways and taxiways causes frequent de-icing delays.
Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 28–33°C, with occasional thunderstorms. Spring (April–May) is dry and windy with sandstorm risk from the Gobi affecting visibility. The most operationally stable months are September and October. Pack the heaviest possible cold-weather gear for winter travel. Temperatures occasionally drop below −25°C.
NKG–SHE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to SHE
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Juneyao Air, Xiamen Air and Hebei Airlines. With 114 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NKG to SHE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to SHE is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 730 miles (1,175 km). There are approximately 114 weekly flights outbound and 131 return, totaling 245 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Qingdao Jiaodong, Weihai Dashuibo and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Yangzhou (YTY) and Wuxi (WUX).