Nanjing to Kashgar (NKG–KHG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU2963
MU China Eastern
32N
9:10 AM
CST TT2
3:20 PM
+06
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2964
MU China Eastern
32N
4:25 PM
+06 TT2
9:50 PM
CST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nanjing to Kashgar
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,442 mi 6h 10m nonstop -2h behind 13 1-stop hubs

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 10m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 3 32N 6h10 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (3 flights/wk, 100%)
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 KHG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to KHG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
809
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 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 3 3
Flight time 6h 10m 6h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Kashgar Laining International Airport.

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 10m.
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–KHG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Kashgar route.
Route details
Distance2,442 mi / 3,930 km
Flight time6h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: KHG
IATA / ICAOKHG / ZWSH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation4,529 ft / 1,380 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to KHG flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Kashgar Laining International Airport take approximately 6h 10m. The route covers 2,442 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from NKG to KHG. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TFU, PVG, CTU, YIN, CKG, URC, PEK, CAN, XIY, XNN, LHW, SZX and INC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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 NKG to KHG

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NKG to KHG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to KHG ranges from 6 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,442 miles (3,930 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via TFU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).