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Flights from Nanjing to Yining

There are no direct flights from Nanjing to Yining. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 6h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 55m

Nanjing to Yining at a glance

Fastest journey6h 55mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Nanjing to Yining

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

NKG Urumqi (URC) YIN

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 55m

NKG Xian (XIY) YIN

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 57m

NKG Shantou (SWA) YIN

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Spring Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 37m

NKG Chengdu (TFU) YIN

Leg 1: Chengdu Airlines, China Express Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

Same alliance ~7h 23m

NKG Lanzhou (LHW) YIN

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Spring Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~7h 58m

NKG Fuzhou (FOC) YIN

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Chengdu Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~9h 17m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 3,502 km2,175 miles
Journey time: 6h 55mestimate
Time difference: NoneYining vs Nanjing
Currency in Yining: CNY
Airports: NKG → YIN

Flights from Nanjing to Yining: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nanjing to Yining?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian and Shantou. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Yining?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,502 km.

Where do you change planes between Nanjing and Yining?

The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY), Shantou (SWA) and Chengdu (TFU). Beijing Capital Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Nanjing and Yining?

Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). Yining: Ili Yining International Airport (YIN).

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