Nanjing to Yinchuan (NKG–INC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SC9065cs
SC Shandong
738
7:10 AM
CST T2
9:45 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3767cs
CA Air China
320
7:10 AM
CST TT2
9:45 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8557+3
ZH Shenzhen
738
7:10 AM
CST TT2
9:45 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2743
MU China Eastern
319
3:10 PM
CST TT2
5:45 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC9067+1
SC Shandong
738
3:25 PM
CST T2
6:10 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8558+2
ZH Shenzhen
738
10:35 AM
CST
12:50 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3768cs
CA Air China
320
1:25 PM
CST
3:50 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8560+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
7:00 PM
CST
9:30 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC9068cs
SC Shandong
738
7:00 PM
CST
9:30 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2744
MU China Eastern
320
7:30 PM
CST
10:05 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nanjing to Yinchuan
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 839 mi 2h 35m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

NKG–INC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 839 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–INC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 319 2h35 SkyTeam
ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC 7 738 2h35 Star Alliance CA, SC
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – MU
320 Airbus A320 – CA
738 Boeing 737-800 – SC, ZH
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: ZH (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NKG to INC direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to INC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,959
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 Yinchuan from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport.
Metric NKG→INC CZX→INC YTY→INC
Distance from NKG 55 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 35 7 5
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 45m 2h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Yinchuan is 0 hours the same as Nanjing.
NKG: CST · INC: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Yinchuan.
Distance & Flight Time
839 mi / 1,350 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 45m.
Getting to NKG

The airport express (S9 metro line) runs from Nanjing South Railway Station to Lukou Airport in about 30 minutes (¥29). Connections from Nanjing Station require a transfer at South Station; total journey around 50 minutes.Taxis from downtown cost ¥80–120 depending on traffic and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-shares (DiDi) run slightly cheaper at ¥70–100. The airport bus network covers major city districts for ¥20–25.

NKG–INC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Yinchuan route.
Route details
Distance839 mi / 1,350 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: INC
IATA / ICAOINC / ZLIC
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation3,743 ft / 1,141 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to INC flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 45m. The route covers 839 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from NKG to INC. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XIY, XFN, HKG, SYX, JHG, KHN, LJG, CTU, LXA, KHG, SHE, TAO, PVG, TFU, FOC, SJW, CSX, PEK, PKX, CGQ, CKG, XMN, KMG, SZX, CAN, HET, NNG, YNT, HRB, KWE, XNN, TYN, HAK, URC, KWL, ENH and UYN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from INC to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CZX, YTY and HFE. 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 NKG to INC

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NKG to INC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to INC ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 839 miles (1,350 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via XIY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Yangzhou (YTY) and Hefei (HFE).