Sanya (Tianya) to Nanjing (SYX–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 20 flights Verified 29m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
HO1740+2
HO Juneyao
32N
11:55 AM
CST TT1
3:10 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2894
MU China Eastern
321
12:30 PM
CST T1
3:50 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6667
CZ China Southern
32Q
2:15 PM
CST T1
5:40 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5125
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
321
2:45 PM
CST T2
5:45 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7697
HU Hainan
73H
3:45 PM
CST TT3
7:10 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U3235
3U Sichuan
320
3:50 PM
CST TT1
6:50 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6623
CZ China Southern
321
4:00 PM
CST TT1
7:05 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7327
HU Hainan
73H
5:51 PM
CST TT3
8:54 PM
CST
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2728
MU China Eastern
321
7:30 PM
CST TT1
10:40 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3843cs
MU China Eastern
32A
9:00 PM
CST T1
12:10 AM+1
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1739+3
HO Juneyao
32N
7:10 AM
CST TT1
10:15 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2893
MU China Eastern
32N
8:25 AM
CST TT2
11:30 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7698
HU Hainan
73H
11:20 AM
CST T1
2:30 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6624
CZ China Southern
321
12:00 PM
CST TT1
2:55 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2727
MU China Eastern
321
3:30 PM
CST TT2
6:30 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3842cs
MU China Eastern
32A
4:50 PM
CST T1
8:00 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5126
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
320
6:36 PM
CST T1
9:40 PM
CST
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6668
CZ China Southern
32Q
6:45 PM
CST TT1
10:00 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U3236
3U Sichuan
320
7:55 PM
CST TT1
10:50 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7328
HU Hainan
73H
9:20 PM
CST T1
12:20 AM+1
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sanya (Tianya) to Nanjing
6 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 1,100 mi 3h nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

SYX–NKG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,100 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SYX–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 14 321, 32Q 3h05-3h25 SkyTeam
HU Hainan Airlines 14 73H 3h03-3h25
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 320 3h
HO Juneyao Air Also: MU 7 32N 3h15 MU
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services 7 321 3h
QW Qingdao Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U
321 Airbus A321 – CZ, JD, MU
32A Airbus A320 – MU
32N Airbus A320neo – HO
32Q Airbus A321neo – CZ
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – HU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + HO + HU + JD + QW (35 flights/wk, 71%)
SkyTeam: CZ (14 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SYX to NKG direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
74
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYX to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,252
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 Sanya (Tianya)

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric SYX→NKG HAK→NKG
Distance from SYX 132 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 7
Weekly flights 70 39
Flight time 3h 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of SYX with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nanjing is 0 hours the same as Sanya (Tianya).
SYX: CST · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sanya (Tianya), it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,100 mi / 1,769 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 3h 25m.
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.

SYX–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sanya (Tianya) to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance1,100 mi / 1,769 km
Flight time3h to 3h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights70 out / 74 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: SYX
IATA / ICAOSYX / ZJSY
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYX to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 3h to 3h 25m. The route covers 1,100 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines, Jet Aviation Flight Services and Qingdao Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from SYX to NKG. The return direction has about 74 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KOW, HFE, HNY, WDS, XFN, NNY, YCU, TAO, ENY, DLC, INC, DSN, YBP, LHW, HET, ICN, JJN, KWL, PVG, CGK, CKG, KWE, NNG, TFU, CAN, CSX, XIY, SZX, KHN, BKK, XMN, SJW, CTU, HKG, TYN, KMG, ZHA, PEK, FOC, PKX, SHE, HRB, ZUH, UYN, ZYI, MIG, CGQ, SIN and URC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to SYX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HAK. 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 SYX to NKG

Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines, Jet Aviation Flight Services and Qingdao Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SYX to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYX to NKG ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,100 miles (1,769 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 144 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via KOW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Haikou (Meilan) (HAK).