Narita to Nanjing (NRT–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ICN Seoul 5h 25m 7CBXET HOKEMU Seoul (ICN) to Nanjing flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 45m 9CCACZ EYMUQF Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Nanjing flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 6h 28m CZJLNH 3UCZHO Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Nanjing flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 6h 33m NHSC CASCZH Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Nanjing flights
TPE Taoyuan 6h 35m BRCICX AEMU Taoyuan (TPE) to Nanjing flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 6h 40m JLK6MF 3UMFMU Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Nanjing flights
SHE Shenyang 6h 45m CZJL CZEUHO Shenyang (SHE) to Nanjing flights
PEK Beijing 7h 3m HUIJNH CALYSC Beijing (PEK) to Nanjing flights
HRB Harbin 7h 20m CZIJ 3UAQCZ Harbin (HRB) to Nanjing flights
CGQ Changchun 7h 20m CZ 3UAQCA Changchun (CGQ) to Nanjing flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Narita to Nanjing
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,265 mi 4h nonstop -1h behind

NRT–NKG had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,265 miles in 4h.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop NRT–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 0 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NRT to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,725
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nanjing is 1 hour behind Narita.
NRT: JST · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, it's 5:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,265 mi / 2,035 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a unilateral policy extended through December 31, 2026. The visa-free entry covers tourism, business, transit, and visiting family or friends. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays beyond 30 days or for work and study, a visa must be obtained from a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure.

Getting to NRT

The Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.

Getting from NKG

The S9 metro line connects Lukou directly to Nanjing South Railway Station in 30 minutes (¥29). Trains depart every 20–30 minutes, making it the straightforward connection for onward high-speed rail.

Taxis to the city center cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes. Metered cabs are widely available at the designated rank outside arrivals. Airport buses serve major hotels and railway stations for ¥20–25.

Nanjing Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, regularly reaching 35–38°C with frequent thunderstorms that can cause delays. Winters (December–February) are cold (−3–7°C) with occasional freezing rain and light snow. Ice events are the main disruption risk.

Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) are the most comfortable periods with mild temperatures of 15–25°C. Typhoon remnants occasionally bring heavy rain in late summer and early autumn.

NRT–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Narita to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance1,265 mi / 2,035 km
Flight time4h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NRT to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Narita International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,265 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from NRT to NKG: China Eastern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Incheon, Shanghai Pudong and Dalian Zhoushuizi.
Nanjing is 1 hour behind Narita.
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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 NRT to NKG

Narita International Airport (NRT) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

NRT to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NRT to NKG is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,265 miles (2,035 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Incheon, Shanghai Pudong and Dalian Zhoushuizi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.