Shannan (Gonggar) to Nanjing (LXA–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DZH Dazhou (Dachuan) 5h 5m TV TV Dazhou (Dachuan) (DZH) to Nanjing flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 23m 3UCACZ 3UCAHO Chongqing (CKG) to Nanjing flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 25m 8LCAEU 8LCAHO Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Nanjing flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 28m TV 3UBKHU Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Nanjing flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 5h 35m 3UCAEU 3UCASC Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Nanjing flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 45m 3UMUTV 3UGSHO Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Nanjing flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 5h 45m TV 9CHOHU Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Nanjing flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 5h 46m 3U8LTV A6HOMU Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Nanjing flights
KMG Kunming 5h 55m 8LMUTV 3UHOKY Kunming (KMG) to Nanjing flights
LZO Luzhou (Yunlong) 5h 58m TV 3U Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO) to Nanjing flights
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Shannan (Gonggar) to Nanjing
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,668 mi 3h 50m nonstop +2h ahead

LXA–NKG had nonstop service from Tibet Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,668 miles in 3h 50m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LXA–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TV Tibet Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TV (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LXA to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
854
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.

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 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.

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LXA
IATA / ICAOLXA / ZULS
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation11,713 ft / 3,570 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LXA to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Lhasa Gonggar International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,668 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LXA to NKG: Tibet Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dazhou Jinya, Chongqing Jiangbei and Chengdu Tianfu.
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) had nonstop service from Tibet Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LXA to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LXA to NKG is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,668 miles (2,684 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dazhou Jinya, Chongqing Jiangbei and Chengdu Tianfu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.