Yinchuan to Nanjing (INC–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA3768
CA Air China
320
1:25 PM
CST
3:50 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8558
ZH Shenzhen
320
1:25 PM
CST
3:50 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2744
MU China Eastern
319
6:40 PM
CST
9:00 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3767
CA Air China
320
9:45 AM
CST TT2
12:30 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Yinchuan to Nanjing
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 839 mi 2h 20m nonstop 27 1-stop hubs

INC–NKG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 839 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop INC–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 320 2h25 Star Alliance
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 319 2h20 SkyTeam
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 7 320 2h25 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – MU
320 Airbus A320 – CA, ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA + ZH (14 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, INC to NKG direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for INC to NKG.
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One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,750
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 Yinchuan

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric INC→NKG UYN→NKG IQN→NKG
Distance from INC 173 mi 186 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 21 11 4
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 5m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of INC with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Yinchuan, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
839 mi / 1,350 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 25m.
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.

INC–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Yinchuan to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance839 mi / 1,350 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 7 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: INC
IATA / ICAOINC / ZLIC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation3,743 ft / 1,141 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about INC to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Yinchuan Hedong International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 25m. The route covers 839 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from INC to NKG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TAO, KHG, PKX, KWL, XIY, YNT, KMG, CKG, PEK, NNG, FOC, CSX, TFU, SHE, CAN, KWE, SZX, CGQ, HRB, URC, XMN, XFN, TYN, PVG, HAK, XNN and JHG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to INC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include UYN, IQN and LHW. 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 INC to NKG

Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

INC to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from INC to NKG ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 839 miles (1,350 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TAO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yulin (UYN), Qingyang (Xifeng) (IQN) and Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW).