Chengdu (Jianyang) to Nanjing (TFU–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TFU–NKG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Air China and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 859 miles in approximately 2h 25m. 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: 3U | 52 | 319, 320, 321, 32N | 2h10-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| CA Air China Also: SC | 21 | 320, 32Q | 2h25 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U | 21 | 320 | 2h25-2h30 | – | – | 3U |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 7 | 32Q | 2h25 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→NKG | CTU→NKG | MIG→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 34 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 122 | 113 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 2m | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.
Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.
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.
TFU–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to NKG
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Juneyao Air, Shenzhen Airlines, Redhill Aviation and China Southern Airlines. With 122 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to NKG is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 859 miles (1,383 km). There are approximately 122 weekly flights outbound and 150 return, totaling 272 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guiyang Longdongbao, Xi'an Xianyang and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Yibin (Cuiping) (YBP).