Lanzhou (Yongdeng) to Nanjing (LHW–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LHW–NKG is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 931 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 28 | 319, 320 | 2h25-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 14 | 320 | 2h24-2h35 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 333, 73H | 2h35-2h40 | – | – | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 14 | 738 | 2h25-2h30 | – | – | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines | 14 | 738 | 2h19-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 7 | 320 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 7 | 320, 32N | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
| Metric | LHW→NKG | XNN→NKG | INC→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHW | – | 88 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 98 | 42 | 60 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 10m | 2h 7m |
Travel Essentials
LHW: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng), 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.
LHW–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHW to NKG
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Juneyao Air and Qingdao Airlines. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LHW to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHW to NKG is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,499 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 123 return, totaling 221 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiyuan Wusu, Beijing Daxing and Chongqing Jiangbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) and Yinchuan (INC).