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Flights from Yining to Nanjing

There are no direct flights from Yining to Nanjing. 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
YINNKGURC

Yining to Nanjing at a glance

Fastest journey6h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Yining to Nanjing

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

1
YIN Urumqi (URC) NKG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 55m
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2
YIN Xian (XIY) NKG
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 57m
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3
YIN Shantou (SWA) NKG
Leg 1: Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 37m
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4
YIN Chengdu (TFU) NKG
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Chengdu Airlines, China Express Airlines, Lucky Air
Same alliance ~7h 23m
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YIN Lanzhou (LHW) NKG
Leg 1: Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 58m
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YIN Fuzhou (FOC) NKG
Leg 1: Chengdu Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 17m
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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
NoneNanjing vs Yining
Currency in Nanjing
CNY
Airports
YIN → NKG

Flights from Yining to Nanjing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Yining to Nanjing?
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 Yining to Nanjing?
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 Yining and Nanjing?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY), Shantou (SWA) and Chengdu (TFU). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Yining and Nanjing?
Yining: Ili Yining International Airport (YIN). Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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