Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing (SGN–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU2840
MU China Eastern
32N
6:20 AM
+07 T2
11:30 AM
CST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU2839
MU China Eastern
32N
12:55 AM
CST TT2
4:40 AM
+07
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,642 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

SGN–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,642 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SGN–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 4h10 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 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, SGN 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SGN to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,515
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 Ho Chi Minh City

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric SGN→NKG CXR→NKG
Distance from SGN 192 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 4h 10m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of SGN with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nanjing is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
SGN: +07 · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 7:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,642 mi / 2,643 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
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.

SGN–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance1,642 mi / 2,643 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SGN to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,642 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SGN to NKG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CXR, NRT, PKX, HAK, SZX, BKK, PVG, HKG, PEK, KIX, CAN, CKG, TFU, NNG, ICN, KUL, XMN, MEL, KMG, KHH, SIN, TPE, TAO, SYD and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nanjing is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Yes, return flights from NKG to SGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CXR. 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 SGN to NKG

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SGN to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SGN to NKG ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,642 miles (2,643 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CXR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh (CXR).