Cheongju to Yichang (Xiaoting) (CJJ–YIH) — 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.
CJJ–YIH had nonstop service from Florida West International Airways, last on the schedule in May 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 1,013 miles in 3h.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF Florida West International Airways | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Yichang (Xiaoting) from Cheongju
| Metric | CJJ→YIH | ICN→YIH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CJJ | – | 78 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 58m |
Travel Essentials
CJJ: KST · YIH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cheongju, it's 5:00 PM in Yichang (Xiaoting).
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CJJ–YIH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CJJ to YIH
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) had nonstop service from Florida West International Airways, last on the schedule in May 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.
CJJ to YIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CJJ to YIH is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,013 miles (1,631 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong and Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seoul (ICN).