Beijing to Nanjing (PEK–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA1817
CA Air China
738
8:10 AM
CST T3
10:10 AM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
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CA1847
CA Air China
738
10:50 AM
CST T3
12:40 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CA1561
CA Air China
320
2:10 PM
CST TT3
4:10 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
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CA1503
CA Air China
738
7:31 PM
CST TT3
9:01 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1819
CA Air China
32Q
8:40 PM
CST TT3
10:20 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CA1820
CA Air China
321
8:35 AM
CST TT1
10:25 AM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CA1818
CA Air China
738
11:20 AM
CST TT1
1:10 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CA1848
CA Air China
738
2:00 PM
CST TT1
3:55 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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CA1562
CA Air China
738
6:19 PM
CST T1
8:18 PM
CST
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1504
CA Air China
738
10:19 PM
CST T1
12:16 AM+1
CST
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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Beijing to Nanjing
1 carrier, 33 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 591 mi 1h 30m nonstop 72 1-stop hubs

PEK–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 591 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 33 320, 32Q, 738 1h30-2h Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CA
32Q Airbus A321neo – CA
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (33 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, PEK to NKG direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,184
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 Nanjing from Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric PEK→NKG PKX→NKG CIF→NKG
Distance from PEK 41 mi 186 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 33 7 7
Flight time 1h 30m 2h 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of PEK with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nanjing is 0 hours the same as Beijing.
PEK: CST · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
591 mi / 950 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 2h 0m.
Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

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.

PEK–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance591 mi / 950 km
Flight time1h 30m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights33 out / 33 return
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 2h. The route covers 591 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from PEK to NKG. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LLV, WXN, HLH, NRT, GYS, TYN, XFN, TPE, PVG, HKT, KHG, LZH, XNN, BHY, SGN, SWA, CSX, LHW, KWL, XIY, BKK, UYN, DLC, JJN, ZHA, WEH, MIG, KIX, YBP, TAO, DSN, SHE, TFU, CKG, HRB, ENY, KWE, NNG, DYG, XMN, KUL, FOC, HKG, BAV, CTU, CGQ, KMG, CAN, SYX, SZX, HUZ, ICN, LXA, INC, YNT, CJU, MFM, HAK, ZUH, HET, SIN, YCU, YIN, HNY, URC, KOW, LJG, LAX, JHG, CDG, SYD and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PKX and CIF. 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 PEK to NKG

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PEK to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to NKG ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 591 miles (950 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LLV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX) and Chifeng (CIF).