Kunming to Lijiang flights
Lijiang lies 322 km (200 mi) north-west of Kunming, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kunming | Lijiang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 6 million | 211,151 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | LJG, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 650000 | 674100 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kunming
Kunming is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Lijiang
Lijiang is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ninglang Luguhu Airport (NLH, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | LJG | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,843 ft | 7,359 ft |
| Ninglang Luguhu Airport (regional) | NLH | 92 km (57 mi) | 11,155 ft | 10,804 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lijiang from Kunming?
322 km (200 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Lijiang by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kunming and Lijiang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kunming to Lijiang flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG); Lijiang also has NLH.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.