Nanjing to Kashgar (NKG–KHG) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 40m 3UCAGS → 3U9CAQ Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kashgar flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 7h 41m 3U9CHO → 9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Kashgar flights
INC Yinchuan 7h 45m CAMUSC → GJ Yinchuan (INC) to Kashgar flights
URC Ürümqi 7h 53m 3UCZHO → 3U8LCA Ürümqi (URC) to Kashgar flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 8h 35m 3U8LCA → 3UCACZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kashgar flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 45m AFEYKL → 3UCZHO Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kashgar flights
PEK Beijing 8h 45m CACFLY → CASCZH Beijing (PEK) to Kashgar flights
CKG Chongqing 9h 3UCAHO → CASCZH Chongqing (CKG) to Kashgar flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 10h 20m 3UCASC → 3U Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Kashgar flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 11h 46m 3UAQCA → 3UAQCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kashgar flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nanjing to Kashgar
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,442 mi 6h 15m nonstop -2h behind

NKG–KHG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,442 miles in approximately 6h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–KHG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 6h15 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 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, NKG to KHG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to KHG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
XIY ~7h 40m LHW ~7h 41m INC ~7h 45m URC ~7h 53m TFU ~8h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,027
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kashgar from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Kashgar Laining International Airport.
Metric NKG→KHG HGH→KHG
Distance from NKG – 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 3
Flight time 6h 15m 6h 35m
Hangzhou (HGH) to Kashgar flights
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Kashgar Laining International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Kashgar is 2 hours behind Nanjing.
NKG: CST · KHG: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 4:00 PM in Kashgar.
Distance & Flight Time
2,442 mi / 3,930 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 15m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

NKG–KHG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Kashgar route.
Route details
Distance2,442 mi / 3,930 km
Flight time6h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NKG
Full nameNanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: KHG
Full nameKashgar Laining International Airport
IATA / ICAOKHG / ZWSH
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
Elevation4,529 ft / 1,380 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to KHG flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Kashgar Laining International Airport take about 6h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 2,442 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NKG to KHG: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xi'an Xianyang, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Yinchuan Hedong.
Kashgar is 2 hours behind Nanjing.
Yes, return flights from KHG to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HGH. 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 KHG

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NKG to KHG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to KHG is about 6 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,442 miles (3,930 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xi'an Xianyang, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Yinchuan Hedong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).