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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 5d ago
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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
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 4h 45m CVETK6 → QH Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Lijiang flights
NNG Nanning (Jiangnan) 5h 15m 3U9CGX → 8LJD Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG) to Lijiang flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 55m 3UCZHU → 8LKYPN Chongqing (CKG) to Lijiang flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 15m 3U9CCZ → 8LCAJD Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Lijiang flights
SZX Shenzhen 6h 25m 3UCACZ → 3UA6CA Shenzhen (SZX) to Lijiang flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 6h 28m MF → 3U8LA6 Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Lijiang flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h 50m AYCXEK → HUHX Hong Kong (HKG) to Lijiang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 55m 3U9CAQ → 3UCZHU Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Lijiang flights
XMN Xiamen 7h 35m MFPG → HUJDMF Xiamen (XMN) to Lijiang flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bangkok to Lijiang
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 899 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

BKK–LJG had nonstop service from Ruili Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 899 miles in 2h 50m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BKK–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 3 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DR (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BKK to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
KMG ~4h 35m HAN ~4h 45m NNG ~5h 15m CKG ~5h 55m TFU ~6h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,607
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
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 operated the nonstop from BKK to LJG: Ruili Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kunming Changshui, Noi Bai and Nanning Wuxu.
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) had nonstop service from Ruili Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kunming Changshui, Noi Bai and Nanning Wuxu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.