Flights to Lijiang
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, LJG handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 7,359 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Lijiang
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lijiang to Chongqing | China | 689 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Lijiang to Chengdu | China | 565 km (351 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Lijiang to Guangzhou | China | 1,377 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Lijiang to Shenzhen | China | 1,478 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Lijiang to Wuhan | China | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Lijiang to Xi’an | China | 1,170 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Lijiang to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1,047 km (650 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Lijiang to Dongguan | China | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Lijiang to Foshan | China | 1,369 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Lijiang to Hanoi | Vietnam | 865 km (537 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Lijiang to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1,499 km (932 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Lijiang to Wuzhong | China | 1,357 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Lijiang to Nanning | China | 933 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Lijiang to Kunming | China | 322 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Lijiang to Bangkok | Thailand | 1,459 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Lijiang to Kolkata | India | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Lijiang to Guiyang | China | 646 km (401 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Lijiang to Yangon | Myanmar | 1,195 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Lijiang to Bao'an | China | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Lijiang to Lanzhou | China | 1,078 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Lijiang to Chattogram | Bangladesh | 986 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Lijiang to Zhongshan | China | 1,413 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Lijiang to Shanghai | China | 2,117 km (1,315 mi) | about 3 h 28 min |
| Lijiang to Beijing | China | 2,081 km (1,293 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Lijiang to Tianjin | China | 2,082 km (1,294 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Lijiang to Lahore | Pakistan | 2,558 km (1,589 mi) | about 4 h 2 min |
| Lijiang to Mumbai | India | 2,923 km (1,816 mi) | about 4 h 30 min |
| Lijiang to Mexico City | Mexico | 14,460 km (8,985 mi) | about 19 h 17 min |
| Lijiang to Hangzhou | China | 1,981 km (1,231 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
| Lijiang to Karachi | Pakistan | 3,321 km (2,064 mi) | about 5 h |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lijiang?
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) is the closest large airport at 21 km (13 mi). The others, NLH, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LJG from Lijiang city centre?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lijiang on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.