Nanjing to Shenyang (NKG–SHE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NKG–SHE is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 730 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 21 | 321, 32N, 738 | 2h10-2h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 14 | 320, 32N | 2h-2h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines | 14 | 320, 738 | 2h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 7 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air | 7 | 738 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| NS Hebei Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 4 | 738 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
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 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 74 | 35 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 55m | 2h 5m |
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 Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Xiamen Air, China Eastern Airlines, Hebei Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NKG to SHE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to SHE ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 730 miles (1,175 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 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).