Shenyang to Nanjing (SHE–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SHE–NKG is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 730 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 35 | 321, 32N, 32Q, 738 | 2h10-2h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 28 | 320 | 2h05-2h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 28 | 320, 738 | 1h57-2h40 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| HO Juneyao Air | 7 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air | 7 | 7M8 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 4 | 738 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 4 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| NS Hebei Airlines Also: RY | 0 | – | – | – | – | RY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Shenyang
| Metric | SHE→NKG | YKH→NKG | CGQ→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHE | – | 96 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 2 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 127 | – | 106 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 5m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
SHE: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenyang, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Metro Line 2 connects Shenyang's city center (Qingnian Dajie station) to the airport in about 30 minutes (¥5). Trains run frequently from around 06:00 to 22:00.
Taxis from downtown cost ¥50–80 and take 30–45 minutes. DiDi ride-shares are slightly cheaper at ¥40–70. Airport shuttle buses connect to Shenyang North and South railway stations for ¥15–20. In winter, add buffer time for ice and snow on the expressway.
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.
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.
SHE–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHE to NKG
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Juneyao Air, Xiamen Air, Sichuan Airlines, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and Hebei Airlines. With 127 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHE to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHE to NKG is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 730 miles (1,175 km). There are approximately 127 weekly flights outbound and 120 return, totaling 247 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Weihai Dashuibo, Beijing Daxing and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yingkou (Laobian) (YKH) and Changchun (CGQ).