Taiyuan to Nanjing (TYN–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU6941
MU China Eastern
738
7:25 AM
CST T2
9:25 AM
CST
2h
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HO1786
HO Juneyao
320
10:55 AM
CST T2
1:00 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MF8948
MF Xiamen
738
1:00 PM
CST T2
3:10 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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ZH8586
ZH Shenzhen
738
1:20 PM
CST T1
3:15 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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HO2326
HO Juneyao
320
2:00 PM
CST T2
3:55 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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HO1698
HO Juneyao
320
2:05 PM
CST T2
4:00 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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HU7698
HU Hainan
73H
3:20 PM
CST TT1
5:20 PM
CST
2h
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MU2703
MU China Eastern
320
7:55 AM
CST TT2
9:55 AM
CST
2h
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3U2799
3U Sichuan
7M8
9:40 AM
CST T1
11:35 AM
CST
1h 55m
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MF8947
MF Xiamen
738
9:55 AM
CST T1
11:50 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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HU7697
HU Hainan
73H
12:00 PM
CST TT1
2:00 PM
CST
2h
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HO2325
HO Juneyao
320
2:05 PM
CST TT1
4:05 PM
CST
2h
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HO1697
HO Juneyao
320
2:40 PM
CST T1
4:35 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU2685
MU China Eastern
32N
2:50 PM
CST TT2
5:00 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU9832
MU China Eastern
738
8:05 PM
CST T2
9:55 PM
CST
1h 50m
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Taiyuan to Nanjing
5 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 546 mi 1h 55m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

TYN–NKG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 546 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TYN–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HO Juneyao Air 18 320 1h55-2h05
HU Hainan Airlines 7 73H 2h
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 738 2h SkyTeam
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 7 738 1h55 Star Alliance
MF Xiamen Air 4 738 2h10
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – HO
738 Boeing 737-800 – MF, MU, ZH
73H Boeing 737-800 – HU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HO + HU + MF (29 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 16%)
Star Alliance: ZH (7 flights/wk, 16%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TYN to NKG direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TYN to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,828
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 Taiyuan

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric TYN→NKG LLV→NKG UYN→NKG
Distance from TYN 81 mi 171 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 1
Weekly flights 43 6 4
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 55m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of TYN with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Taiyuan, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
546 mi / 878 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 10m.
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.

TYN–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Taiyuan to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance546 mi / 878 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights43 out / 52 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: TYN
IATA / ICAOTYN / ZBYN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation2,575 ft / 785 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYN to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h 10m. The route covers 546 miles.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from TYN to NKG. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHW, DSN, SWA, BKK, KWL, PVG, HKT, CSX, PEK, TAO, KWE, BHY, HKG, CKG, SYX, ZHA, NNG, HAK, FOC, SHE, CAN, TFU, DLC, XMN, CTU, SZX, HRB, ZUH, KMG, XNN, CGQ, URC, BAV, INC and JHG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to TYN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LLV, UYN and DSN. 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 TYN to NKG

Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Air, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TYN to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYN to NKG ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 546 miles (878 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 95 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LHW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lüliang (LLV), Yulin (UYN) and Ordos (DSN).