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

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Nanjing to Shannan (Gonggar)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,668 mi 6h 15m nonstop -2h behind 16 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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 16 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 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TV (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to LXA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
778
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 15m.
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 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections16 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 15m. The route covers 1,668 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Tibet Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYS, DZH, CSX, YBP, LHW, MIG, KWE, CKG, CTU, XNN, TFU, XIY, PEK, LZO, KMG and LJG. 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.
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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 LXA

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) are connected by nonstop service from Tibet Airlines.

NKG to LXA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to LXA ranges from 6 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,668 miles (2,684 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via GYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.