How long does it take to fly to Nanjing?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Washington, D.C., such as Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, and flying into Nanjing, then you can expect flight times to average 33h 40m and 37h 12m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing Lukou Intl?

Air China and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing Lukou Intl

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Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport were last updated today.

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There are 2 operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:59 am - 12:30 pm

DCA

NKG

37h 31m2 stops

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NKG

DCA

41h 00m2 stops

$1,049Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

11:50 am - 12:10 pm

IAD

NKG

35h 20m1 stop

1:45 pm - 9:50 am

NKG

IAD

33h 05m1 stop

$1,105Korean Air

Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 25

9:35 am - 1:00 pm

DCA

NKG

38h 25m2 stops

2:15 pm - 6:44 pm

NKG

DCA

41h 29m2 stops

$1,214Cathay Pacific

Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 25

10:10 pm - 10:10 am

IAD

NKG

48h 00m2 stops

8:35 am - 7:30 pm

NKG

IAD

22h 55m1 stop

$1,217Air China

Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27

3:45 pm - 10:10 am

IAD

NKG

30h 25m2 stops

11:15 am - 7:30 pm

NKG

IAD

20h 15m1 stop

$1,219Air China

Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Apr 3

9:45 am - 1:00 pm

DCA

NKG

38h 15m2 stops

2:15 pm - 6:44 pm

NKG

DCA

41h 29m2 stops

$1,225Cathay Pacific

Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 25

3:35 pm - 12:10 am

IAD

NKG

44h 35m2 stops

7:25 am - 10:05 am

NKG

IAD

38h 40m2 stops

$1,266Etihad Airways

Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27

3:35 pm - 12:10 am

IAD

NKG

44h 35m2 stops

7:30 am - 9:45 am

NKG

IAD

38h 15m2 stops

$1,400Etihad Airways

Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Apr 3

6:34 pm - 10:20 pm

BWI

NKG

38h 46m2 stops

8:35 am - 7:32 am

NKG

BWI

35h 57m2 stops

$4,971United Airlines

Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 25

8:00 am - 7:55 pm

BWI

NKG

46h 55m2 stops

8:35 am - 10:25 pm

NKG

BWI

50h 50m3 stops

$6,281United Airlines

Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 25

Cathay Pacific flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing

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Cathay Pacific

Jan 21

DCA9:35 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

38h 25m

2 stops

NKG1:00 pmNanjing Lukou Intl

Jan 25

NKG2:15 pmNanjing Lukou Intl

41h 29m

2 stops

DCA6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,214

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Cathay Pacific

Jan 10

DCA9:45 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

38h 15m

2 stops

NKG1:00 pmNanjing Lukou Intl

Jan 25

NKG2:15 pmNanjing Lukou Intl

41h 29m

2 stops

DCA6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,225

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Korean Air flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing

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Korean Air

Jan 21

IAD11:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

NKG12:10 pmNanjing Lukou Intl

Jan 25

NKG1:45 pmNanjing Lukou Intl

33h 05m

1 stop

IAD9:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,105

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Korean Air

Mar 13

IAD12:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

NKG12:10 pmNanjing Lukou Intl

Mar 27

NKG1:45 pmNanjing Lukou Intl

33h 05m

1 stop

IAD10:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,205

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Korean Air

Jan 21

BWI6:05 amBaltimore/Washington

41h 05m

2 stops

NKG12:10 pmNanjing Lukou Intl

Jan 25

NKG1:45 pmNanjing Lukou Intl

39h 53m

2 stops

BWI4:38 pmBaltimore/Washington

$1,421

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/26

9:59 am-12:30 pm

2 stops37h 31m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 2/2

4:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops41h 00m

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Washington, D.C.Nanjing

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IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/21

11:50 am-12:10 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 1/25

1:45 pm-9:50 am

1 stop33h 05m

$1,105

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

DCA - NKG

DCANKG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

9:35 am-1:00 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 1/25

2:15 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops41h 29m

$1,214

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/13

10:10 pm-10:10 am

2 stops48h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 3/27

8:35 am-7:30 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,217

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

3:45 pm-10:10 am

2 stops30h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 4/3

11:15 am-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$1,219

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

DCA - NKG

DCANKG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/10

9:45 am-1:00 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 1/25

2:15 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops41h 29m

$1,225

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/13

3:35 pm-12:10 am

2 stops44h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 3/27

7:25 am-10:05 am

2 stops38h 40m

$1,266

Washington, D.C.Nanjing

IAD - NKG

IADNKG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

3:35 pm-12:10 am

2 stops44h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 4/3

7:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops38h 15m

$1,400

BaltimoreNanjing

BWI - NKG

BWINKG

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/21

6:34 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops38h 46m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 1/25

8:35 am-7:32 am

2 stops35h 57m

$4,971

BaltimoreNanjing

BWI - NKG

BWINKG

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/10

8:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops46h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 1/25

8:35 am-10:25 pm

3 stops50h 50m

$6,281

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nanjing?

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Nanjing on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $1,458. The most expensive day to fly to Nanjing is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,018.

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Flying to Nanjing from Washington, D.C. in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,530 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $2,011.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing takes 32h 01m

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Nanjing Lukou Intl by plane?
Nanjing Lukou Intl is 7424.2 mi away from Washington, D.C.. Flights usually cover this in 32h 01m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nanjing?

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Nanjing on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $1,458. The most expensive day to fly to Nanjing is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,018.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nanjing?

Flying to Nanjing from Washington, D.C. in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,530 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $2,011.

Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. to Nanjing flights?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Nanjing flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing Lukou Intl?

Air China and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing Lukou Intl

How long does it take to fly to Nanjing?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Washington, D.C., such as Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, and flying into Nanjing, then you can expect flight times to average 33h 40m and 37h 12m, respectively.

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