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

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MU2749
MU China Eastern
32N
7:15 AM
CST TT2
9:50 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3804
MU China Eastern
32S
8:00 AM
CST T1
10:45 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1679
HO Juneyao
320
8:05 AM
CST T1
10:45 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW6207+1
QW Qingdao
320
8:50 AM
CST TT1
11:25 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4679cs
3U Sichuan
320
8:50 AM
CST TT1
11:25 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW6213
QW Qingdao
320
9:10 AM
CST T1
12:00 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6188
9C Spring
320
10:50 AM
CST TT1
2:00 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2448
MU China Eastern
320
10:55 AM
CST TT2
1:35 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC9071cs
SC Shandong
738
1:30 PM
CST T2
4:25 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8581+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
2:15 PM
CST TT2
4:40 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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MU2360
MU China Eastern
320
2:35 PM
CST TT2
5:25 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9771
MU China Eastern
319
4:15 PM
CST TT2
7:00 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7854
HU Hainan
73H
7:53 PM
CST TT1
10:34 PM
CST
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6308
9C Spring
320
9:00 PM
CST T1
12:05 AM+1
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6187
9C Spring
320
7:10 AM
CST
9:45 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2447
MU China Eastern
320
7:30 AM
CST TT3
9:55 AM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7553
HU Hainan
73H
8:00 AM
CST TT3
10:30 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2359
MU China Eastern
320
11:00 AM
CST TT3
1:40 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3805
MU China Eastern
32S
11:35 AM
CST
2:05 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7853
HU Hainan
73H
1:25 PM
CST TT3
4:10 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2750
MU China Eastern
32N
4:20 PM
CST TT3
6:35 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC9072cs
SC Shandong
738
5:20 PM
CST
7:50 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8582+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
5:40 PM
CST TT3
8:30 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6307
9C Spring
320
5:50 PM
CST TT3
8:35 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9772
MU China Eastern
319
8:05 PM
CST TT3
10:40 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW6208
QW Qingdao
320
9:05 PM
CST TT3
11:20 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nanjing to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
6 carriers, 86 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 86 Flights/wk 931 mi 2h 25m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

NKG–LHW is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 931 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 46 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 33 319, 320, 32N, 32S 2h35-2h50 SkyTeam
9C Spring Airlines 14 320 3h05-3h10
HO Juneyao Air 7 320 2h40
HU Hainan Airlines 7 73H 2h41
QW Qingdao Airlines Also: 3U 7 320 2h35-2h50 3U
ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC 7 738 2h25 Star Alliance SC
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – MU
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, 9C, HO, MU, QW
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
32S Airbus A321 – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – SC, ZH
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – HU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C + HO + HU + QW (35 flights/wk, 47%)
SkyTeam: MU (33 flights/wk, 44%)
Star Alliance: ZH (7 flights/wk, 9%)
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
13
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
86
Outbound / wk
77
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to LHW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,179
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 WUX→LHW
Distance from NKG 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 2 1
Weekly flights 86 11 7
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 50m 2h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 0 hours the same as Nanjing.
NKG: CST · LHW: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
Distance & Flight Time
931 mi / 1,499 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 3h 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–LHW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) route.
Route details
Distance931 mi / 1,499 km
Flight time2h 25m to 3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights86 out / 77 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 25m to 3h 10m. The route covers 931 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 86 nonstop flights per week from NKG to LHW. The return direction has about 77 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IQN, ZYI, WXN, XFN, ENY, HNY, BHY, KHN, ZUH, UYN, HKG, SYX, LXA, MIG, HET, KHG, LJG, KWL, CKG, CGQ, DLC, PVG, YNT, SZX, TFU, SJW, CSX, CTU, PEK, FOC, CAN, KMG, PKX, SHE, TAO, LZO, XMN, TYN, NNG, HAK, URC, HRB, KWE, WDS, ENH and YIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, WUX and HFE. 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 LHW

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 86 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 25 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,499 km). There are approximately 86 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 163 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via IQN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yangzhou (YTY), Wuxi (WUX) and Hefei (HFE).