Hangzhou to Lijiang (HGH–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Hangzhou to Lijiang
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,249 mi 3h 45m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

HGH–LJG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,249 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HGH–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HU Hainan Airlines 7 320 3h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – HU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HU (7 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, HGH to LJG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HGH to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ZYI ~5h 18m HJJ ~5h 23m DZH ~5h 30m CTU ~6h 15m XFN ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,439
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lijiang from Hangzhou

Nearby airports with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Metric HGH→LJG PVG→LJG CZX→LJG
Distance from HGH – 103 mi 123 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 7 54 4
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 35m 3h 20m
Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Lijiang flights · Changzhou (CZX) to Lijiang flights
Airports within 200 miles of HGH with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lijiang is 0 hours the same as Hangzhou.
HGH: CST · LJG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,249 mi / 2,010 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m.
Getting to HGH

Hangzhou Metro Line 7 serves the airport, connecting to central Hangzhou (West Lake area via transfer) in 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). The airport metro station opened in 2021. Trains operate from around 6am to 11pm.The airport is 30km southeast of central Hangzhou. Taxis cost ¥70–110 and take 40–60 minutes via the expressway. Airport shuttle buses (¥20–30) serve major hotels and the city centre. Ride-hailing (DiDi) is widely used.

Facts

HGH–LJG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hangzhou to Lijiang route.
Route details
Distance1,249 mi / 2,010 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: HGH
Full nameHangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
IATA / ICAOHGH / ZSHC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.0M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: LJG
Full nameLijiang Sanyi International Airport
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HGH to LJG flights.
Nonstop flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport take approximately 3h 45m. The route covers 1,249 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Hainan Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from HGH to LJG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZYI, HJJ, DZH, CTU, XFN, CGO, LHW, KWE, HKG, NNG, LUM, CSX, CKG, TSN, NAO, SZX, TFU, PVG, KWL, CAN, PEK, XIY, JHG, WUH, HNY and LZO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LJG to HGH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG and CZX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HGH to LJG

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HGH to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HGH to LJG ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,249 miles (2,010 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ZYI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) and Changzhou (CZX).