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Flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 15h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 43m
LAXNKGICN

Los Angeles to Nanjing at a glance

Fastest journey15h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Nanjing

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LAX Seoul (ICN) NKG
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 43m
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2
LAX Hong Kong (HKG) NKG
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 32m
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3
LAX Shenzhen (SZX) NKG
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air Travel, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 28m
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4
LAX Osaka (KIX) NKG
Leg 1: Japan Airlines · Leg 2: Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~16h 58m
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LAX Chengdu (TFU) NKG
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Chengdu Airlines, China Express Airlines, Lucky Air
Self-transfer likely ~19h 40m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
10,548 km6,550 miles
Journey time
15h 43mestimate
Time difference
+16hNanjing vs Los Angeles
Currency in Nanjing
CNY
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → NKG

Flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Nanjing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Nanjing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,548 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Nanjing?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Shenzhen (SZX) and Osaka (KIX). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Nanjing?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Nanjing?
Nanjing is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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