Guangzhou (Huadu) to Lijiang (CAN–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CAN–LJG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Jet Aviation Flight Services and West Air lead the route. The flight covers 848 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 14 | 320 | 2h55-3h | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services Also: HU | 7 | 32A | 2h45 | – | – | HU |
| PN West Air | 7 | – | – | – | – | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 7 | 320 | 2h55 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lijiang from Guangzhou (Huadu)
| Metric | CAN→LJG | SZX→LJG | HKG→LJG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAN | – | 61 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 62 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 35m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
CAN: CST · LJG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.
CAN–LJG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAN to LJG
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Jet Aviation Flight Services, West Air and Shenzhen Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAN to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAN to LJG is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 848 miles (1,364 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Shuangliu, Chengdu Tianfu and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX), Hong Kong (HKG) and Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH).