Nanjing to Singapore (NKG–SIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TR183
TR Scoot
32Q
12:30 AM
CST TT2
6:15 AM
+08
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TR181
TR Scoot
788
5:00 PM
CST T2
10:35 PM
+08
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TR185
TR Scoot
789
11:20 PM
CST TT2
4:55 AM+1
+08
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TR180
TR Scoot
788
10:35 AM
+08 T1
3:45 PM
CST
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TR184
TR Scoot
789
4:55 PM
+08 TT1
10:05 PM
CST
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TR182
TR Scoot
32Q
6:15 PM
+08 TT1
11:30 PM
CST
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nanjing to Singapore
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 2,313 mi 5h 35m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

NKG–SIN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Scoot and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,313 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–SIN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TR Scoot 11 32Q, 788, 789 5h35-5h45
MF Xiamen Air 0
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – TR
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – TR
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – TR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MF + TR (11 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 SIN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to SIN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,374
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 Singapore from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Singapore Changi Airport.
Metric NKG→SIN HFE→SIN HGH→SIN
Distance from NKG 112 mi 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 11 3 18
Flight time 5h 35m 5h 45m 4h 46m
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Singapore Changi Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Singapore is 0 hours the same as Nanjing.
NKG: CST · SIN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Singapore.
Distance & Flight Time
2,313 mi / 3,722 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m to 5h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days under a mutual exemption agreement effective since February 2024. An SG Arrival Card must be submitted online within 3 days before arrival. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds may be requested at immigration.

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.

Getting from SIN

MRT from T1/T2/T3 to City Hall takes about 30 minutes (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link card). Trains run from 5:31am to midnight. For Terminal 4, take the free inter-terminal shuttle bus to T2 first.

Taxis from arrivals cost S$20–35 to Orchard or Marina Bay, including airport surcharge (S$5) and possible peak surcharges. Grab is cheaper and very reliable in Singapore. Coach buses serve Johor Bahru (Malaysia) from the airport.

Singapore Climate

Equatorial climate with no true seasons, hot (26–33°C) and humid year-round. Changi is one of the most reliable airports in Asia for flight operations: thunderstorm cells are intense but brief, typically clearing within 1–2 hours. Most delays are weather-related and short.

Northeast monsoon (November–January) brings the most consistent rain, sometimes for days at a time. Haze from Indonesian forest fires (typically August–October) occasionally reduces visibility and triggers air quality warnings, but rarely grounds flights. Changi's operational efficiency means it handles weather disruptions better than most airports its size.

NKG–SIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Singapore route.
Route details
Distance2,313 mi / 3,722 km
Flight time5h 35m to 5h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: SIN
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to SIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport take approximately 5h 35m to 5h 45m. The route covers 2,313 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Xiamen Air and Scoot.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from NKG to SIN. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KHH, HKT, MDC, KIX, CSX, PVG, KWE, SGN, NNG, CTU, CKG, HAK, CAN, XIY, SZX, KMG, TPE, BKK, PEK, XMN, KUL, HKG, FOC, MFM, ANC, TAO, CJU, SYX, SWA, SHE, MEL, JJN, ICN, TFU, SYD and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SIN to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HFE and HGH. 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 SIN

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air and Scoot. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NKG to SIN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to SIN ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,313 miles (3,722 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via KHH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hefei (HFE) and Hangzhou (HGH).