Nanjing (NKG) to Sydney (SYD) flights
An economy award from Nanjing (NKG) to Sydney (SYD) starts at 31,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. One airline flies nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Sydney (SYD): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 5,001 miles (8,048 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Taipei, Shanghai and Xiamen and more.
How many miles NKG to SYD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 31,000 | $43.50–400 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 43,500 | $33.50–210 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from NKG to SYD
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book NKG to SYD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
NKG to SYD with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Taipei (TPE)China Eastern Airlines, then China Airlines
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
+2 - Via Hong Kong (HKG)Hong Kong Airlines and Cathay Pacific the whole way
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole wayAQ+3
- Via Melbourne (MEL)China Eastern Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole wayQW
- Via Qingdao (TAO)Shandong Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines
- Via Seoul (ICN)Asiana Airlines and Korean Air the whole way
+1 - Via Osaka (KIX)Juneyao Airlines, then Jetstar
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)China Eastern Airlines, then Jetstar, Vietnam Airlines and 1 more
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Xiamen Airlines, then Vietnam Airlines
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 7 more, then Tianjin Airlines3U
+6GS - Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
NKG to SYD: common questions
How many miles does NKG to SYD cost?
In economy it starts at 31,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (43,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NKG to SYD?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Sydney (SYD).
How far is Nanjing from Sydney by plane?
Nanjing (NKG) and Sydney (SYD) are 5,001 miles (8,048 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NKG to SYD award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Nanjing and Sydney?
The most direct connections are through Taipei (TPE), Shanghai (PVG), Xiamen (XMN), Hong Kong (HKG) and Shenzhen (SZX). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Shanghai.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.