Nanjing to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (NKG–YIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ China Southern
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Nanjing to Ili (Yining / Ghulja)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,192 mi 6h nonstop -2h behind 11 1-stop hubs

NKG–YIN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,192 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–YIN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 738 6h – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (3 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 YIN direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
1
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to YIN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
773
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ili (Yining / Ghulja) from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Yining Airport.
Metric NKG→YIN HFE→YIN
Distance from NKG – 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 7
Flight time 6h 5h 25m
Hefei (HFE) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Yining Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 2 hours behind Nanjing.
NKG: CST · YIN: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 4:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
Distance & Flight Time
2,192 mi / 3,528 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 0m.
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–YIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) route.
Route details
Distance2,192 mi / 3,528 km
Flight time6h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 6 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: NKG
Full nameNanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: YIN
Full nameYining Airport
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to YIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Yining Airport take approximately 6h. The route covers 2,192 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from NKG to YIN. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KWE, PVG, URC, XIY, LHW, TFU, KHG, SJW, PEK, CTU and PKX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 2 hours behind Nanjing.
Yes, return flights from YIN to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HFE. 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 YIN

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

NKG to YIN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to YIN ranges from 6 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,192 miles (3,528 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via KWE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hefei (HFE).