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

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CZ China Southern
738
9:00 AM
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Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Nanjing
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,192 mi 4h 45m nonstop +2h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

YIN–NKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,192 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YIN–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 6 738 4h45 – 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, YIN to NKG direction.
Mon
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Tue
1
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Wed
1
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Thu
1
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Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
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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
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIN to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
CTU ~15h 2m URC ~15h 40m PEK ~18h 15m KHG ~20h 54m XIY ~21h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
510
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
Nanjing is 2 hours ahead of Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
YIN: +06 · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja), it's 8:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
2,192 mi / 3,528 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m.
Getting from NKG

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.

Nanjing Climate

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YIN–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance2,192 mi / 3,528 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: YIN
Full nameYining Airport
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Destination: NKG
Full nameNanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIN to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Yining Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 4h 45m. The route covers 2,192 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from YIN to NKG. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTU, URC, PEK, KHG, XIY, TFU and LHW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nanjing is 2 hours ahead of Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
Yes, return flights from NKG to YIN 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 YIN to NKG

Yining Airport (YIN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YIN to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIN to NKG ranges from 4 hours 45 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

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via CTU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.