Lanzhou (Yongdeng) to Nanjing (LHW–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9C6187
9C Spring
320
7:10 AM
CST
9:45 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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MU2447
MU China Eastern
320
7:30 AM
CST TT3
9:55 AM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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HU7553
HU Hainan
73H
8:00 AM
CST TT3
10:30 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU2359
MU China Eastern
320
11:00 AM
CST TT3
1:40 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3805
MU China Eastern
32S
11:35 AM
CST
2:05 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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HU7853
HU Hainan
73H
1:25 PM
CST TT3
4:10 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MU2750
MU China Eastern
32N
4:20 PM
CST TT3
6:35 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC9072cs
SC Shandong
738
5:20 PM
CST
7:50 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8582+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
5:40 PM
CST TT3
8:30 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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9C6307
9C Spring
320
6:41 PM
CST
9:35 PM
CST
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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MU9772
MU China Eastern
319
8:05 PM
CST TT3
10:40 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QW6208
QW Qingdao
320
9:05 PM
CST TT3
11:20 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2749
MU China Eastern
32N
7:15 AM
CST TT2
9:50 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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MU3804
MU China Eastern
32S
8:00 AM
CST T1
10:45 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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HO1679
HO Juneyao
320
8:05 AM
CST T1
10:45 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW6207+1
QW Qingdao
320
8:50 AM
CST TT1
11:25 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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3U4679cs
3U Sichuan
320
8:50 AM
CST TT1
11:25 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QW6213
QW Qingdao
320
9:10 AM
CST T1
12:00 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6188
9C Spring
320
10:50 AM
CST TT1
2:00 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2448
MU China Eastern
320
10:55 AM
CST TT2
1:35 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SC9071cs
SC Shandong
738
1:30 PM
CST T2
4:25 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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ZH8581+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
2:15 PM
CST TT2
4:40 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2360
MU China Eastern
320
2:35 PM
CST TT2
5:25 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9771
MU China Eastern
319
4:15 PM
CST TT2
7:00 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7854
HU Hainan
73H
7:53 PM
CST TT1
10:34 PM
CST
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6308
9C Spring
320
9:00 PM
CST T1
12:05 AM+1
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lanzhou (Yongdeng) to Nanjing
5 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 77 Flights/wk 931 mi 2h 15m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

LHW–NKG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 931 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LHW–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 33 319, 320, 32N, 32S 2h15-2h40 SkyTeam
9C Spring Airlines 14 320 2h35-2h54
HU Hainan Airlines 12 73H 2h30-2h45
ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC 7 738 2h50 Star Alliance SC
QW Qingdao Airlines 4 320 2h15
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – MU
320 Airbus A320 – 9C, MU, QW
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
32S Airbus A321 – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – SC, ZH
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – HU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (33 flights/wk, 47%)
Unaffiliated: 9C + HU + QW (30 flights/wk, 43%)
Star Alliance: ZH (7 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LHW to NKG direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
86
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LHW to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,191
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 Lanzhou (Yongdeng)

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric LHW→NKG XNN→NKG INC→NKG
Distance from LHW 88 mi 197 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 3 4
Weekly flights 77 18 35
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 25m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of LHW with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nanjing is 0 hours the same as Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
LHW: CST · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng), it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
931 mi / 1,499 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 54m.
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.

LHW–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lanzhou (Yongdeng) to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance931 mi / 1,499 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights77 out / 86 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr12.8M
Elevation6,388 ft / 1,947 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LHW to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 54m. The route covers 931 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 77 nonstop flights per week from LHW to NKG. The return direction has about 86 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IQN, XNN, HFE, XFN, ENY, ZUH, HNY, BHY, SYX, FOC, LXA, WDS, KHN, KWL, HKG, CTU, CSX, PVG, MIG, HRB, SHE, HAK, PKX, SJW, TAO, PEK, UYN, WXN, CAN, NNG, SZX, TYN, CKG, ENH, KWE, KMG, LJG, TFU, URC, CGQ, DLC, XMN, HET, KHG, YIN and ZYI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to LHW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XNN and INC. 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 LHW to NKG

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LHW to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LHW to NKG ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,499 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 163 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via IQN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) and Yinchuan (INC).