Connecting route · China → Japan

Flights from Nanjing to Tokyo

There are no direct flights from Nanjing to Tokyo. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Dalian, about 5h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 58m

Nanjing to Tokyo at a glance

Fastest journey4h 58mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Dalian

Best ways to fly from Nanjing to Tokyo

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) TYO

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

One airline, one ticket ~5h 12m

NKG Dalian (DLC) TYO

Leg 1: Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~5h 41m

NKG Shenyang (SHE) TYO

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hebei Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 01m

NKG Fuzhou (FOC) TYO

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cambodia, Xiamen Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 08m

NKG Busan (PUS) TYO

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air

Same alliance ~5h 04m

NKG Osaka (KIX) TYO

Leg 1: Juneyao Air · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, StarFlyer

Same alliance ~4h 58m

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: 1,963 km1,219 miles
Journey time: 4h 58mestimate
Time difference: +1hTokyo vs Nanjing
Currency in Tokyo: JPY
Airports: NKG → NRT, HND

Flights from Nanjing to Tokyo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nanjing to Tokyo?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Dalian and Shenyang. 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 Tokyo?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,963 km.

Where do you change planes between Nanjing and Tokyo?

The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Dalian (DLC), Shenyang (SHE) and Fuzhou (FOC). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Nanjing and Tokyo?

Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Nanjing.

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