Nanjing to Sydney (Mascot) (NKG–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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NKG–SYD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,002 miles in approximately 10h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 3 | 332 | 10h31 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→SYD | HGH→SYD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 139 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 2 |
| Flight time | 10h 31m | 11h 35m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 8:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Chinese passport holders need a visa to enter Australia. The most common option is the Visitor visa (subclass 600), which costs AUD 190 and allows stays up to 3, 6, or 12 months. Apply online through immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Processing takes 20 to 30 days for the tourist stream, but can be longer during busy periods.
Required documents include proof of funds, travel itinerary, employment letter, and bank statements. If you have family in Australia, an invitation letter helps. Australia also offers a 10-year frequent traveler visa (subclass 600) for Chinese nationals at AUD 1,085, with each stay capped at 3 months. All applicants may need to provide biometrics at the Australian Visa Application Centre in their city. Health examinations are required for stays over 3 months.
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.
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
NKG–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to SYD
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
NKG to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to SYD is about 10 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,002 miles (8,049 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Melbourne and Xiamen Gaoqi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).