Ürümqi to Nanjing (URC–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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URC–NKG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,893 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 25 | 738, 7M8 | 4h25-4h35 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 21 | 32N | 4h15-4h45 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HO Juneyao Air | 7 | 32N | 4h45 | – | – | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA | 7 | 738 | 4h10 | – | – | CA |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines | 7 | 738 | 4h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Nanjing.
Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.
The S9 metro line connects Lukou directly to Nanjing South Railway Station in 30 minutes (¥29). Trains depart every 20–30 minutes, making it the straightforward connection for onward high-speed rail.
Taxis to the city center cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes. Metered cabs are widely available at the designated rank outside arrivals. Airport buses serve major hotels and railway stations for ¥20–25.
Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, regularly reaching 35–38°C with frequent thunderstorms that can cause delays. Winters (December–February) are cold (−3–7°C) with occasional freezing rain and light snow. Ice events are the main disruption risk.
Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) are the most comfortable periods with mild temperatures of 15–25°C. Typhoon remnants occasionally bring heavy rain in late summer and early autumn.
URC–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to NKG
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 99 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to NKG is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,893 miles (3,046 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 92 return, totaling 191 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xining Caojiabao, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.