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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 3U9C9H → 3UGSHO Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Nanjing flights
URC Ürümqi 7h 10m 3U8LCA → 3UCACZ Ürümqi (URC) to Nanjing flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 7h 15m 9C → 9CHOHU Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Nanjing flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 8h 5m 3UCACZ → CAHOMU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Nanjing flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 43m 3UCZHO → EYMUQF Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Nanjing flights
SZX Shenzhen 9h 15m CZ → CACZDZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Nanjing flights
PEK Beijing 9h 23m CASCZH → CALYMS Beijing (PEK) to Nanjing flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 10h 2m 3UAQCZ → 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Nanjing flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 10h 20m PNTV → A6GJHO Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Nanjing flights
INC Yinchuan 10h 34m GJSC → CAMUSC Yinchuan (INC) to Nanjing flights
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Kashgar to Nanjing
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,442 mi 5h 35m nonstop +2h ahead

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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Nanjing (NKG) Nanjing to Kashgar flights
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 7 32N 5h35 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 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
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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KHG to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
XIY ~7h 0m URC ~7h 10m LHW ~7h 15m TFU ~8h 5m PVG ~8h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,126
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 35m gate to gate.
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 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KHG
Full nameKashgar Laining International Airport
IATA / ICAOKHG / ZWSH
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
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 about 5h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 2,442 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KHG to NKG: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xi'an Xianyang, Ürümqi Tianshan and Lanzhou Zhongchuan.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KHG to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KHG to NKG is about 5 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,442 miles (3,930 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xi'an Xianyang, Ürümqi Tianshan and Lanzhou Zhongchuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.