Sydney (Mascot) to Nanjing (SYD–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SYD–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,002 miles in approximately 11h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: QF | 3 | 332 | 11h05 | – | SkyTeam | QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 4:00 PM in Nanjing.
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
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.
SYD–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to NKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SYD to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to NKG is about 11 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,002 miles (8,049 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xiamen Gaoqi, Hong Kong and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.