Nanjing to Ili (Yining (NKG-YIN): nonstop upgrade & award space

China Southern Airlines flies the NKG to YIN nonstop about 4 times a week. With China Southern Airlines flying most of the schedule, the long-haul premium cabin opens when that one carrier decides it does, which is why the calendar matters more than the search. 2LNR tracks award seats on China Southern Airlines across every NKG to YIN date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed . Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

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Nanjing to Ili (Yining flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for NKG to YIN, last checked against our schedule feed on September 6, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

Schedule data dated .

Scheduled nonstop departures from Nanjing (NKG) to Ili (Yining (YIN)
Date Flight Airline Departs NKG Arrives YIN Duration Aircraft
CZ 5988China Southern Airlines15:1021:106h738
CZ 5988China Southern Airlines15:1021:106h738
CZ 5988China Southern Airlines15:1021:106h738
CZ 5988China Southern Airlines15:1021:106h738
CZ 5988China Southern Airlines15:0021:106h 10m738
CZ 5988China Southern Airlines15:1021:106h738
CZ 5988China Southern Airlines15:1021:106h738

Showing all 7 scheduled NKG to YIN departures across the next 7 days with service. Later dates are on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline has not filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are IATA equipment codes as filed, and can change up to departure.

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Award seats on NKG to YIN departures

2LNR tracks award seats on China Southern Airlines, date by date. Open the calendar for Nanjing to Ili (Yining to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each NKG to YIN departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Nanjing to Ili (Yining nonstop

Carriers operating NKG to YIN nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

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Frequently asked questions about NKG to YIN

How far is Ili (Yining from Nanjing?
NKG to YIN covers about 2,192 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; the schedule table on this page lists each scheduled departure with its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NKG to YIN?
China Southern Airlines is currently the only airline flying NKG to YIN nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on China Southern Airlines.
How many flights a week are there from NKG to YIN?
About 4 nonstop flights a week run between Nanjing and Ili (Yining in the current schedule, operated by China Southern Airlines. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.
What time do flights from NKG to YIN depart?
Scheduled NKG to YIN nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 15:00 and 15:10, local time at Nanjing. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on NKG to YIN?
Open the NKG to YIN route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on China Southern Airlines, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

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