Bangkok to Lijiang (BKK–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DR Ruili
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KMG Kunming 4h 35m KQKYMU → MU Kunming (KMG) to Lijiang flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 15m 3U9CCZ → CAJDKY Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Lijiang flights
CKG Chongqing 6h 1m 3UCZHU → 8LKYPN Chongqing (CKG) to Lijiang flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 6h 15m CXK6KQ → DR Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Lijiang flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h 50m AYCXEK → HUHX Hong Kong (HKG) to Lijiang flights
NNG Nanning (Jiangnan) 6h 58m 3U9CGX → JD Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG) to Lijiang flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 3m CACZTG → 3UA6CA Shenzhen (SZX) to Lijiang flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 5m 9C → GSHUJD Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Lijiang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 7h 10m 9CAQCZ → 3UCZHU Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Lijiang flights
NKG Nanjing 8h 25m JDMUSC → 3UA6HO Nanjing (NKG) to Lijiang flights
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Bangkok to Lijiang
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 899 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

BKK–LJG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ruili Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 899 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKK–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 3 73W 2h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DR (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BKK to LJG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKK to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
KMG ~4h 35m TFU ~5h 15m CKG ~6h 1m SGN ~6h 15m HKG ~6h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,483
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lijiang is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
BKK: +07 · LJG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 7:00 PM in Lijiang.
Distance & Flight Time
899 mi / 1,446 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Thai passport holders enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect March 1, 2026. No advance application is needed. The 30-day stay cannot be extended in country. Total time in China must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. This covers tourism and business visits only. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BKK

Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.

Facts

BKK–LJG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bangkok to Lijiang route.
Route details
Distance899 mi / 1,446 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BKK
Full nameSuvarnabhumi Airport
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
Destination: LJG
Full nameLijiang Sanyi International Airport
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKK to LJG flights.
Nonstop flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 899 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BKK to LJG: Ruili Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kunming Changshui, Chengdu Tianfu and Chongqing Jiangbei.
Lijiang is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
Yes, return flights from LJG to BKK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BKK to LJG

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Ruili Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BKK to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKK to LJG is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 899 miles (1,446 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kunming Changshui, Chengdu Tianfu and Chongqing Jiangbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.