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

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MU2447
MU China Eastern
320
8:20 AM
+06
10:55 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6307
9C Spring
320
11:25 AM
+06 TT3
1:55 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8562
ZH Shenzhen
738
1:05 PM
+06 TT3
3:35 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6187
9C Spring
320
4:00 PM
+06 TT3
6:35 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2696
MU China Eastern
319
7:15 PM
+06 TT3
10:00 PM+1
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9772
MU China Eastern
32N
8:05 PM
+06
10:40 PM+1
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6188
9C Spring
320
11:05 AM
CST TT1
2:10 PM
+06
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2448
MU China Eastern
32N
11:55 AM
CST TT2
2:45 PM
+06
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2695
MU China Eastern
32N
3:45 PM
CST TT2
6:25 PM
+06
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9771
MU China Eastern
320
4:15 PM
CST T2
7:00 PM
+06
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6308
9C Spring
320
9:00 PM
CST T1
12:05 AM
+06
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Lanzhou (Yongdeng) to Nanjing
3 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 931 mi 2h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 37 1-stop hubs

LHW–NKG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 931 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 37 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 16 319, 320, 32N 2h35-2h45 SkyTeam
9C Spring Airlines 14 320 2h30-2h35
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 7 738 2h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – MU
320 Airbus A320 – 9C, MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – ZH
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (16 flights/wk, 43%)
Unaffiliated: 9C (14 flights/wk, 38%)
Star Alliance: ZH (7 flights/wk, 19%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LHW to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,040
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 3 2 3
Weekly flights 37 14 21
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 35m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of LHW with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Nanjing is 2 hours ahead of Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
LHW: +06 · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng), it's 8:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
931 mi / 1,499 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 2h 45m.
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 30m to 2h 45m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights37 out / 35 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
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 30m to 2h 45m. The route covers 931 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from LHW to NKG. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XFN, TYN, HRB, KWL, HET, ZUH, CSX, FOC, KHG, DLC, PVG, HKG, SHE, HAK, CTU, BHY, LJG, KWE, TAO, NNG, PEK, TFU, CAN, CKG, IQN, PKX, KMG, SZX, HNY, WXN, ENY, URC, XMN, CGQ, SYX, ZYI and YIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nanjing is 2 hours ahead of Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 37 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 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,499 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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