Ordos to Nanjing (DSN–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KN2819+1
KN China United
737
7:40 AM
CST
9:55 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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KN2820+1
KN China United
737
12:45 PM
CST T2
3:04 PM
CST
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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Ordos to Nanjing
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 736 mi 2h 15m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

DSN–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 736 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSN–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KN China United Airlines 7 737 2h15
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – KN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSN to NKG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSN to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,265
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Nanjing from Ordos

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric DSN→NKG BAV→NKG UYN→NKG
Distance from DSN 74 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 7 7 18
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 15m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of DSN with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nanjing is 0 hours the same as Ordos.
DSN: CST · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ordos, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
736 mi / 1,185 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Getting from NKG

The S9 metro line connects Lukou directly to Nanjing South Railway Station in 30 minutes (¥29). Trains depart every 20–30 minutes, making it the straightforward connection for onward high-speed rail.

Taxis to the city center cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes. Metered cabs are widely available at the designated rank outside arrivals. Airport buses serve major hotels and railway stations for ¥20–25.

Nanjing Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, regularly reaching 35–38°C with frequent thunderstorms that can cause delays. Winters (December–February) are cold (−3–7°C) with occasional freezing rain and light snow. Ice events are the main disruption risk.

Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) are the most comfortable periods with mild temperatures of 15–25°C. Typhoon remnants occasionally bring heavy rain in late summer and early autumn.

DSN–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ordos to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance736 mi / 1,185 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: DSN
IATA / ICAODSN / ZBDS
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation4,557 ft / 1,389 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSN to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 736 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DSN to NKG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HFE, UYN, HLH, CGQ, KMG, HAK, SYX, KHN, SZX, CSX, XIY, YNT, SJW, PVG, PEK, TYN, PKX, SHE, TAO, CKG, TFU, HRB, KWE, XMN, ZUH and CIF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to DSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BAV, UYN and HET. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSN to NKG

Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport (DSN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSN to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSN to NKG ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 736 miles (1,185 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HFE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baotou (BAV), Yulin (UYN) and Hohhot (HET).