Hohhot to Nanjing (HET–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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HO2332
HO Juneyao
320
12:20 PM
CST
2:40 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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HU7855
HU Hainan
73H
1:10 PM
CST
3:35 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU1875
EU Chengdu
320
4:15 PM
CST
6:20 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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HU7114
HU Hainan
73H
4:50 PM
CST
7:20 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A67706
A6 Air Travel
320
5:50 PM
CST
8:15 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO2331
HO Juneyao
320
9:05 AM
CST T1
11:30 AM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2693
MU China Eastern
32N
12:50 PM
CST TT2
3:10 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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A67705
A6 Air Travel
320
1:20 PM
CST T1
3:55 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7113
HU Hainan
73H
1:35 PM
CST T1
3:55 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7856
HU Hainan
73H
4:35 PM
CST T1
6:55 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU1876
EU Chengdu
320
7:20 PM
CST T1
9:40 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Hohhot to Nanjing
4 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 741 mi 2h 5m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

HET–NKG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines, Air Travel and Chengdu Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 741 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HET–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HU Hainan Airlines 14 73H 2h25-2h30
A6 Air Travel 7 320 2h25
EU Chengdu Airlines 7 320 2h05
HO Juneyao Air 7 320 2h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – A6, EU, HO
73H Boeing 737-800 – HU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: A6 + EU + HO + HU (35 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, HET to NKG direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HET to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,780
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 Hohhot

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric HET→NKG BAV→NKG DSN→NKG
Distance from HET 98 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 35 7 7
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 20m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of HET with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Hohhot, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
741 mi / 1,193 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 30m.
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.

HET–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hohhot to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance741 mi / 1,193 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights35 out / 37 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: HET
IATA / ICAOHET / ZBHH
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr11.0M
Elevation3,556 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HET to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 30m. The route covers 741 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Travel, Chengdu Airlines, Juneyao Air and Hainan Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from HET to NKG. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HLH, JHG, BHY, ZUH, PEK, XIY, CKG, KMG, YNT, TAO, CSX, YCU, HAK, DLC, SHE, KWE, CAN, SZX, HRB, CGQ, TFU, LHW, XMN, URC, CIF, PVG, SYX, CTU, XFN and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to HET are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BAV and DSN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HET to NKG

Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Travel, Chengdu Airlines, Juneyao Air and Hainan Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HET to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HET to NKG ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 741 miles (1,193 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via HLH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baotou (BAV) and Ordos (DSN).