Shannan (Gonggar) to Nanjing (LXA–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Shannan (Gonggar) to Nanjing
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,668 mi 3h 50m nonstop +2h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

LXA–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Tibet Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,668 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LXA–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TV Tibet Airlines 2 319 3h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – TV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TV (2 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, LXA to NKG direction.
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
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Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LXA to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
INC ~6h 15m GYS ~7h 22m CSX ~15h 8m PEK ~16h 40m CTU ~18h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
684
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 Shannan (Gonggar).
LXA: +06 · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shannan (Gonggar), it's 8:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,668 mi / 2,684 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m.
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

LXA–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shannan (Gonggar) to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance1,668 mi / 2,684 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: LXA
Full nameLhasa Gonggar International Airport
IATA / ICAOLXA / ZULS
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation11,713 ft / 3,570 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 LXA to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Lhasa Gonggar International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 3h 50m. The route covers 1,668 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Tibet Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from LXA to NKG. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through INC, GYS, CSX, PEK, CTU, CKG, TFU, XIY, KWE, LHW, XNN, KMG, MIG and YBP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nanjing is 2 hours ahead of Shannan (Gonggar).
Yes, return flights from NKG to LXA 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 LXA to NKG

Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Tibet Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LXA to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LXA to NKG ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,668 miles (2,684 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via INC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.