Direct flights from Shanghai to Nanjing

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Shanghai

China

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PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Nanjing

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NKG

Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance
178 miles  ·  (286 km)
Flight time
1 hour and 20 minutes
Airlines
  • China Eastern
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 777-300ER

Shanghai to Nanjing Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Shanghai to Nanjing. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from PVG to NKG, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Nanjing

What is the best time to visit Nanjing?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Nanjing is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Nanjing any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Shanghai to Nanjing

Airline-specific flight schedules from Shanghai to Nanjing

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Shanghai PVG to Nanjing NKG, which is China Eastern. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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China Eastern flight schedulefrom Shanghai to Nanjing

China Eastern is a member of SkyTeam
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Shanghai to Nanjing Flights

Flights from PVG to NKG are operated 8 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 21:25 - 22:10. The earliest flight departs at 21:25, the last flight departs at 22:10. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy, Business Class and First Class. Premium Economy is not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Shanghai to Nanjing takes 1 hour and 20 minutes. The flight distance between Shanghai and Nanjing is 178 miles (or 286 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Nanjing?

There is 1 airport in Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

How many flights per week are there from PVG to NKG?

There are 8 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Nanjing (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Nanjing?

1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Nanjing.

How far is Nanjing from Shanghai?

The distance from Shanghai to Nanjing is 178 miles (286 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from PVG airport to NKG airport?

China Eastern is the only airline flying nonstop from Shanghai to Nanjing.

What alliances have direct flights from Shanghai to Nanjing?

SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Shanghai to Nanjing.

What classes are available from Shanghai to Nanjing?

You can fly non-stop in Economy, Business Class and First Class.

What aircraft types fly from Shanghai to Nanjing?

Aircraft types that fly from Shanghai to Nanjing:

  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 777-300ER

What is the earliest flight departing from Shanghai to Nanjing?

The earliest flight departs at 21:25 from Shanghai and arrives at 22:45 at Nanjing.

What is the latest flight available from Shanghai to Nanjing?

The latest flight departs at 22:10 from Shanghai and arrives at 23:20 at Nanjing.

Non-stop flights from PVG to NKG

178 miles (286 km)  ·  1h 20m

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