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

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Beijing to Nanjing
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 554 mi 2h nonstop 42 1-stop hubs

PKX–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 554 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PKX–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 7 320 2h – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PKX to NKG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PKX to NKG.
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One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
IQN ~5h 45m NBS ~6h 30m KOW ~8h 45m JJN ~11h 10m PVG ~12h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,046
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nanjing from Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric PKX→NKG PEK→NKG
Distance from PKX – 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 33
Flight time 2h 1h 30m
Beijing (PEK) to Nanjing flights
Airports within 200 miles of PKX with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
554 mi / 891 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PKX–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance554 mi / 891 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: PKX
Full nameBeijing Daxing International Airport
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
Destination: NKG
Full nameNanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PKX to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 554 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PKX to NKG.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IQN, NBS, KOW, JJN, PVG, KWL, XIY, CKG, CSX, CJU, HKG, MFM, DLC, NNG, LHW, SHE, KWE, HRB, FOC, TFU, LUM, CAN, XMN, ZYI, INC, SWA, SYX, SZX, CGQ, HAK, ICN, ZUH, CTU, KMG, KUL, UYN, URC, DSN, SGN, XNN, JHG and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include PEK. 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 PKX to NKG

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PKX to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PKX to NKG ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 554 miles (891 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via IQN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK).