Nanjing to Shannan (Gonggar) (NKG–LXA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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10:57 AM
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3:09 PM
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Nanjing to Shannan (Gonggar)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,668 mi 6h 12m nonstop -2h behind 13 1-stop hubs

NKG–LXA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Tibet Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,668 miles in approximately 6h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–LXA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TV Tibet Airlines 2 319 6h12 – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – TV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TV (2 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 LXA direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to LXA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
GYS ~11h 50m YBP ~15h 0m CKG ~18h 47m XIY ~19h 35m KMG ~20h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
609
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Shannan (Gonggar) is 2 hours behind Nanjing.
NKG: CST · LXA: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 4:00 PM in Shannan (Gonggar).
Distance & Flight Time
1,668 mi / 2,684 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 12m.
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–LXA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Shannan (Gonggar) route.
Route details
Distance1,668 mi / 2,684 km
Flight time6h 12m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: NKG
Full nameNanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: LXA
Full nameLhasa Gonggar International Airport
IATA / ICAOLXA / ZULS
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation11,713 ft / 3,570 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to LXA flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport take approximately 6h 12m. The route covers 1,668 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Tibet Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from NKG to LXA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYS, YBP, CKG, XIY, KMG, CTU, PEK, LZO, XNN, KWE, MIG, CSX and TFU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shannan (Gonggar) is 2 hours behind Nanjing.
Yes, return flights from LXA to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 LXA

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) are connected by nonstop service from Tibet Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NKG to LXA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to LXA ranges from 6 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,668 miles (2,684 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via GYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.