Shenyang to Nanjing (SHE–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CZ5135
CZ China Southern
321
8:15 AM
CST TT3
10:35 AM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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NS3281
NS Hebei
738
8:25 AM
CST
10:50 AM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6451
CZ China Southern
32N
9:30 AM
CST
11:55 AM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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ZH9703
ZH Shenzhen
320
10:25 AM
CST TT3
12:45 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MU2828
MU China Eastern
319
10:50 AM
CST
1:35 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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ZH9701
ZH Shenzhen
738
11:25 AM
CST TT3
2:05 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6362
CZ China Southern
738
4:05 PM
CST TT3
7:00 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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HO1718
HO Juneyao
320
6:29 PM
CST TT3
8:48 PM
CST
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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MU2758
MU China Eastern
319
6:40 PM
CST TT3
9:10 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU2764
MU China Eastern
320
7:20 PM
CST
10:00 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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3U2248
3U Sichuan
738
7:30 PM
CST TT3
9:55 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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MF8078
MF Xiamen
738
7:30 PM
CST TT3
9:55 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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MU2827
MU China Eastern
320
7:40 AM
CST TT2
9:40 AM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
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ZH9702
ZH Shenzhen
738
8:10 AM
CST TT2
10:25 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6361
CZ China Southern
738
12:50 PM
CST TT1
3:05 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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HO1713
HO Juneyao
320
2:10 PM
CST TT1
4:30 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MU2763
MU China Eastern
32N
3:30 PM
CST T2
5:40 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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3U2247
3U Sichuan
738
4:10 PM
CST T1
6:30 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MF8077
MF Xiamen
738
4:10 PM
CST T1
6:30 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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NS3282
NS Hebei
738
7:25 PM
CST TT1
10:00 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CZ5136
CZ China Southern
321
7:43 PM
CST T1
9:53 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6452
CZ China Southern
32N
8:15 PM
CST TT1
10:40 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH9704
ZH Shenzhen
320
8:15 PM
CST T2
10:30 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shenyang to Nanjing
7 carriers, 81 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 81 Flights/wk 730 mi 2h 19m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

SHE–NKG is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 730 miles in approximately 2h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHE–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 21 321, 32N, 738 2h20-2h55 SkyTeam
MU China Eastern Airlines 21 319, 320 2h30-2h45 SkyTeam
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 14 320, 738 2h20-2h40 Star Alliance
HO Juneyao Air 7 320 2h19
MF Xiamen Air 7 738 2h25
NS Hebei Airlines 7 738 2h25
3U Sichuan Airlines 4 738 2h25
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – MU
320 Airbus A320 – HO, MU, ZH
321 Airbus A321 – CZ
32N Airbus A320neo – CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, CZ, MF, NS, ZH
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (42 flights/wk, 52%)
Unaffiliated: 3U + HO + MF + NS (25 flights/wk, 31%)
Star Alliance: ZH (14 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHE to NKG direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
81
Outbound / wk
74
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHE to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,214
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 Shenyang

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric SHE→NKG YKH→NKG CGQ→NKG
Distance from SHE 96 mi 197 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1 10
Weekly flights 81 3 108
Flight time 2h 19m 2h 5m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of SHE with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenyang, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
730 mi / 1,175 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m to 2h 55m.
Getting to SHE

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.

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.

SHE–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenyang to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance730 mi / 1,175 km
Flight time2h 19m to 2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights81 out / 74 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: SHE
IATA / ICAOSHE / ZYTX
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation198 ft / 60 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHE to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 2h 19m to 2h 55m. The route covers 730 miles.
There are approximately 81 nonstop flights per week from SHE to NKG. The return direction has about 74 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PKX, HLH, LLV, ENY, KWL, NRT, XFN, HKG, BAV, TYN, PVG, PEK, LHW, CSX, ANC, FOC, INC, XIY, UYN, DSN, TAO, CKG, ICN, CAN, SZX, TFU, KWE, CTU, XMN, HAK, WEH, YNT, URC, HET, ZUH, KMG, SYX, CJU, YCU, JJN and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to SHE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YKH and CGQ. 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 SHE to NKG

Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Xiamen Air, China Eastern Airlines, Hebei Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SHE to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHE to NKG ranges from 2 hours 19 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 730 miles (1,175 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PKX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yingkou (Laobian) (YKH) and Changchun (CGQ).