Nanjing to Sanya (Tianya) (NKG–SYX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,100 mi airlines 47/wk
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HO1735
HO Juneyao
32N
8:25 AM
CST T1
11:40 AM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6624
CZ China Southern
321
12:00 PM
CST T1
2:55 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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QW6039
QW Qingdao
321
12:35 PM
CST TT1
3:50 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4655
3U Sichuan
321
12:35 PM
CST TT1
3:50 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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HO1739
HO Juneyao
32N
3:25 PM
CST TT1
6:45 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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HU7698
HU Hainan
73H
6:40 PM
CST TT1
10:10 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6668
CZ China Southern
321
8:35 PM
CST T1
11:55 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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HU7328
HU Hainan
73H
9:20 PM
CST T1
12:20 AM+1
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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HU7697
HU Hainan
73H
7:45 AM
CST TT3
10:55 AM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6667
CZ China Southern
321
8:50 AM
CST T1
11:45 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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HO1740
HO Juneyao
32N
12:40 PM
CST T1
3:40 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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MU9792
MU China Eastern
321
12:45 PM
CST TT1
4:00 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6623
CZ China Southern
321
4:00 PM
CST T1
7:05 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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HU7327
HU Hainan
73H
5:00 PM
CST T1
8:20 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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JD5125
JD Capital
320
6:05 PM
CST TT2
9:25 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QW6040
QW Qingdao
321
6:42 PM
CST TT1
9:30 PM
CST
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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MU2728
MU China Eastern
321
7:20 PM
CST T1
10:30 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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HO1736
HO Juneyao
32N
7:45 PM
CST TT1
10:50 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nanjing to Sanya (Tianya)
5 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 1,100 mi 2h 55m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

NKG–SYX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,100 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–SYX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 14 321 2h55-3h20 SkyTeam
HU Hainan Airlines 14 73H 3h-3h30
HO Juneyao Air 13 32N 3h15-3h20
3U Sichuan Airlines 3 321 3h15
QW Qingdao Airlines 3 321 3h15
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – 3U, CZ, QW
32N Airbus A320neo – HO
73H Boeing 737-800 – HU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + HO + HU + QW (33 flights/wk, 70%)
SkyTeam: CZ (14 flights/wk, 30%)
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 SYX direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
62
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to SYX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,251
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 Sanya (Tianya) from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
Metric NKG→SYX WUX→SYX HFE→SYX
Distance from NKG 94 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 3
Weekly flights 47 7 21
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 35m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sanya (Tianya) is 0 hours the same as Nanjing.
NKG: CST · SYX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Sanya (Tianya).
Distance & Flight Time
1,100 mi / 1,769 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 30m.
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.

NKG–SYX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Sanya (Tianya) route.
Route details
Distance1,100 mi / 1,769 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights47 out / 62 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: SYX
IATA / ICAOSYX / ZJSY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation92 ft / 28 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to SYX flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,100 miles.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from NKG to SYX. The return direction has about 62 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZHA, HNY, XFN, JJN, HKG, TAO, ICN, KWL, HET, LHW, NNG, PVG, TFU, FOC, KWE, YBP, SZX, ZUH, CKG, KOW, CAN, XIY, XMN, CSX, KMG, TYN, YCU, UYN, BKK, CTU, PEK, HRB, SIN, DLC, ENY, SHE, CGQ, SJW, KUL, ZYI and URC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SYX to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WUX, HFE and NTG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NKG to SYX

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines and Qingdao Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NKG to SYX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to SYX ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,100 miles (1,769 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 109 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ZHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuxi (WUX), Hefei (HFE) and Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG).