Yining (YIN) to Nanjing (NKG) flights
An economy award from Yining (YIN) to Nanjing (NKG) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Yining (YIN) to Nanjing (NKG): China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. The two airports are 2,192 miles (3,527 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yinchuan, Urumqi and Lanzhou and more.
How many miles YIN to NKG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $35–370 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $25–180 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from YIN to NKG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book YIN to NKG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
YIN to NKG with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Beijing Capital Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and 1 more
UQ - Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole wayGS
+1 - Via Lanzhou (LHW)Spring Airlines and Qingdao Airlines the whole way
QWQW+2 - Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayGS
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- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Spring Airlines, then Hebei Airlines and Tianjin Airlines
GS - Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Air China
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3UEU3U
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China, Sichuan Airlines and 2 more the whole way3U+3+3
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Chongqing Airlines the whole wayOQ3U+6
- Via Changsha (CSX)Chengdu Airlines, then Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 2 moreEU
+1 - Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Kashi (KHG)Chengdu Airlines and Gestair, then China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao AirlinesEUG5
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines the whole wayDZ+3
YIN to NKG: common questions
How many miles does YIN to NKG cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (17,500), Delta SkyMiles (17,500) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YIN to NKG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and China Southern Airlines fly nonstop from Yining (YIN) to Nanjing (NKG).
How far is Yining from Nanjing by plane?
Yining (YIN) and Nanjing (NKG) are 2,192 miles (3,527 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YIN to NKG award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Yining and Nanjing?
The most direct connections are through Yinchuan (INC), Urumqi (URC), Lanzhou (LHW), Xian (XIY) and Shijiazhuang (SJW). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Urumqi.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.