How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

Departing from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing will take you 25h 10m. Washington, D.C. and Nanjing are separated by a distance of 7431 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing round-trip?

Air China, at $1,028, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Korean Air. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing (average of $972). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,854). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Nanjing flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanjing ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Nanjing when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanjing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Nanjing Lukou Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Nanjing Lukou Intl or Baltimore/Washington - Nanjing Lukou Intl when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Wednesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Nanjing from Washington, D.C.. Prices for August average $1,535 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,094. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 42% on your journey compared to booking in December

What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanjing from Washington, D.C.?

Most people fly into Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) if they book a flight to Nanjing from Washington, D.C.. On average, Lukou Intl has 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 2 airlines. Nanjing Lukou Intl is conveniently located just 22.6 mi from Nanjing’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Nanjing flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing.

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mar. 10/75:35 amBWI - NKG

3 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines

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jue. 2/269:21 amDCA - NKG

2 stops47h 29mCathay Pacific

lun. 3/22:15 pmNKG - DCA

2 stops41h 42mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/9

$1,239

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Deal found 9/9

$1,404

dom. 2/226:00 amIAD - NKG

2 stops45h 10mAir China

jue. 2/268:35 pmNKG - IAD

2 stops48h 00mAir China

Deal found 9/9

$1,537

mar. 10/76:45 amBWI - NKG

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7.2

Good

99 reviews

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1 / 1

10.0

Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.

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7.2

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10.0

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanjing from Washington, D.C.?
Most people fly into Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) if they book a flight to Nanjing from Washington, D.C.. On average, Lukou Intl has 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 2 airlines. Nanjing Lukou Intl is conveniently located just 22.6 mi from Nanjing’s city center.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?
Departing from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing will take you 25h 10m. Washington, D.C. and Nanjing are separated by a distance of 7431 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing round-trip?
Air China, at $1,028, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Korean Air. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?
Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Nanjing Lukou Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Nanjing Lukou Intl or Baltimore/Washington - Nanjing Lukou Intl when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Nanjing flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing (average of $972). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Nanjing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,854). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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