Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Nanjing (YIN–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 738 | 4h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
YIN: +06 · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja), it's 8:00 PM in Nanjing.
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.
YIN–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YIN to NKG
Yining Airport (YIN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YIN to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YIN to NKG is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,192 miles (3,528 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Ürümqi Tianshan and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.