Yinchuan to Nanjing (INC–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
INC–NKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 839 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC | 14 | 738 | 2h15-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | CA, SC |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Yinchuan
| Metric | INC→NKG | UYN→NKG | IQN→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from INC | – | 173 mi | 186 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 18 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 5m | 1h 51m |
Travel Essentials
INC: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Yinchuan, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from INC to NKG
Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
INC to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from INC to NKG ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 839 miles (1,350 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 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 Yulin (UYN), Qingyang (Xifeng) (IQN) and Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW).