Nanjing to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (NKG–LHW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9C6188
9C Spring
320
11:05 AM
CST TT1
2:10 PM
+06
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2448
MU China Eastern
32N
11:55 AM
CST TT2
2:45 PM
+06
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2695
MU China Eastern
32N
3:45 PM
CST TT2
6:25 PM
+06
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9771
MU China Eastern
320
4:15 PM
CST T2
7:00 PM
+06
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6308
9C Spring
320
9:00 PM
CST T1
12:05 AM
+06
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2447
MU China Eastern
320
8:20 AM
+06
10:55 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6307
9C Spring
320
11:25 AM
+06 TT3
1:55 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8562
ZH Shenzhen
738
1:05 PM
+06 TT3
3:35 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6187
9C Spring
320
4:00 PM
+06 TT3
6:35 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2696
MU China Eastern
319
7:15 PM
+06 TT3
10:00 PM+1
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9772
MU China Eastern
32N
8:05 PM
+06
10:40 PM+1
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Nanjing to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 931 mi 2h 40m nonstop -2h behind 41 1-stop hubs

NKG–LHW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 931 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–LHW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 21 320, 32N 2h40-2h50 SkyTeam
9C Spring Airlines 14 320 3h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C, MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (21 flights/wk, 60%)
Unaffiliated: 9C (14 flights/wk, 40%)
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 LHW 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
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to LHW.
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One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,018
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 Lanzhou (Yongdeng) from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
Metric NKG→LHW YTY→LHW HFE→LHW
Distance from NKG 76 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 35 7 7
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 50m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 2 hours behind Nanjing.
NKG: CST · LHW: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 4:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
Distance & Flight Time
931 mi / 1,499 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 3h 5m.
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–LHW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) route.
Route details
Distance931 mi / 1,499 km
Flight time2h 40m to 3h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 37 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr12.8M
Elevation6,388 ft / 1,947 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to LHW flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 3h 5m. The route covers 931 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from NKG to LHW. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYN, XFN, HET, HRB, UYN, CGQ, TFU, SJW, HAK, CKG, MIG, NNG, TAO, PVG, DLC, SZX, XMN, CTU, CAN, FOC, KMG, KWE, SHE, PEK, CSX, ENH, BHY, URC, ENY, IQN, HNY, SYX, KWL, HKG, WXN, LJG, ZUH, ZYI, YIN, LXA and KHG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 2 hours behind Nanjing.
Yes, return flights from LHW to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YTY, HFE and NTG. 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 LHW

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NKG to LHW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to LHW ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,499 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TYN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yangzhou (YTY), Hefei (HFE) and Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG).