Kashgar to Nanjing (KHG–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
32N
4:25 PM
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MU China Eastern
32N
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Kashgar to Nanjing
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,442 mi 5h 25m nonstop +2h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

KHG–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,442 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KHG–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 3 32N 5h25 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KHG to NKG direction.
Mon
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Tue
1
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Wed
1
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KHG to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
PVG ~12h 30m TAO ~16h 25m CTU ~17h 52m URC ~20h 38m PEK ~21h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
850
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Nanjing is 2 hours ahead of Kashgar.
KHG: +06 · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kashgar, it's 8:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
2,442 mi / 3,930 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KHG–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kashgar to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance2,442 mi / 3,930 km
Flight time5h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: KHG
Full nameKashgar Laining International Airport
IATA / ICAOKHG / ZWSH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation4,529 ft / 1,380 m
Destination: NKG
Full nameNanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KHG to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Kashgar Laining International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 5h 25m. The route covers 2,442 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from KHG to NKG. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, TAO, CTU, URC, PEK, TFU, XIY, XNN, LHW, INC, CAN, CKG, SZX and YIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nanjing is 2 hours ahead of Kashgar.
Yes, return flights from NKG to KHG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 KHG to NKG

Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KHG to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KHG to NKG ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,442 miles (3,930 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.