Nanjing to Chengdu (Jianyang) (NKG–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NKG–TFU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation, China Southern Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 859 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 4 | 737 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, MU | 0 | – | – | – | – | 3U, MU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Jianyang) from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→TFU | WHA→TFU | CZX→TFU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 45 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 123 | 7 | 42 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 15m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · TFU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
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.
Follow signs to the Metro Line 18 station inside the terminal. The express service reaches Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10), where you can transfer to Lines 1, 7, or 18 local stops for the rest of the city. To reach Tianfu Square, transfer at Century City and take Line 1 north (total about CNY 30, 55-65 minutes).
Airport buses depart from the ground transport center outside arrivals. Line 1 to Chunxi Road takes 60-80 minutes (CNY 15 daytime, CNY 25 after 23:30). Taxis queue at the designated rank and use meters; budget CNY 180-260 to central Chengdu. DiDi pickup is on the east side of arrivals and runs cheaper than taxis at CNY 90-130 to city center destinations.
Chengdu sits in the Sichuan Basin with a humid subtropical climate. Summers (June-September) hit 22-29 degrees C with heavy monsoon rain. Half the annual 1000mm of rainfall lands in these four months, arriving as afternoon thunderstorms. Winters (December-February) average 3-8 degrees C and stay overcast. Frost is rare but the persistent cloud cover and dampness make it feel colder than the numbers suggest.
Chengdu is one of the cloudiest cities in China with roughly 200 overcast days per year and only 1000 hours of annual sunshine. Spring warms unevenly with cold snaps into April. Autumn (late September-November) is the most comfortable stretch with clear-ish skies and mild temperatures. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of season; an umbrella earns its place year-round here.
NKG–TFU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to TFU
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, China Southern Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 123 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NKG to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to TFU ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 859 miles (1,383 km). There are approximately 123 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 232 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JRJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuhu (WHA), Changzhou (CZX) and Yangzhou (YTY).