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Flights from Nanjing to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Nanjing to Los Angeles. 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
NKGLAXICN

Nanjing to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey15h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Nanjing to Los Angeles

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

1
NKG Seoul (ICN) LAX
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 43m
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NKG Hong Kong (HKG) LAX
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 32m
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NKG Shenzhen (SZX) LAX
Leg 1: Air Travel, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~18h 28m
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NKG Osaka (KIX) LAX
Leg 1: Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Japan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 58m
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NKG Chengdu (TFU) LAX
Leg 1: Chengdu Airlines, China Express Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
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
-16hLos Angeles vs Nanjing
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
NKG → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Nanjing to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nanjing to Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles?
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 Nanjing and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Shenzhen (SZX) and Osaka (KIX). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nanjing and Los Angeles?
Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Nanjing.

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