Connecting route · China → United Kingdom

Flights from Nanjing to London

There are no direct flights from Nanjing to London. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 14h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 39m

Nanjing to London at a glance

Fastest journey14h 39mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Nanjing to London

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

NKG Seoul (ICN) LON

Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic

One airline, one ticket ~14h 46m

NKG Hong Kong (HKG) LON

Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Cathay Pacific

One airline, one ticket ~15h 59m

NKG Shenzhen (SZX) LON

Leg 1: Air Travel, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~15h 55m

NKG Haikou (HAK) LON

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~16h 30m

NKG Chengdu (TFU) LON

Leg 1: Chengdu Airlines, China Express Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: Air China

Same alliance ~14h 39m

NKG Bangkok (BKK) LON

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: EVA Air, Thai Airways

Same alliance ~17h 52m

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: 8,982 km5,578 miles
Journey time: 14h 39mestimate
Time difference: -8hLondon vs Nanjing
Currency in London: GBP
Airports: NKG → LGW, LHR, STN

Flights from Nanjing to London: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nanjing to London?

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 Nanjing to London?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,982 km.

Where do you change planes between Nanjing and London?

The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Shenzhen (SZX) and Haikou (HAK). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Nanjing and London?

Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN).

What is the time difference between Nanjing and London?

London is 8 hours behind Nanjing.

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