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

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CZ China Southern
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2:55 PM
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Nanjing to Ili (Yining / Ghulja)
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,192 mi 6h 15m nonstop -2h behind 9 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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 9 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 6 738 6h15 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (6 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
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
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
9
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
KWE ~9h 30m URC ~20h 53m CTU ~22h 20m XIY ~22h 20m LHW ~23h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
514
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
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 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–YIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) route.
Route details
Distance2,192 mi / 3,528 km
Flight time6h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections9 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/Urumqi
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to YIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Yining Airport take approximately 6h 15m. The route covers 2,192 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from NKG to YIN. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KWE, URC, CTU, XIY, LHW, TFU, PEK, KHG and SJW. 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.
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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 6 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 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,192 miles (3,528 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via KWE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.