Hong Kong to Lijiang (HKG–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKG–LJG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hong Kong Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 910 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HX Hong Kong Airlines Also: HU | 3 | 320 | 3h05 | – | – | HU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lijiang from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→LJG | SZX→LJG | ZUH→LJG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 24 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 61 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 2h 40m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · LJG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Hong Kong residents who are Chinese nationals do not use a passport or visa to enter mainland China. They use a Home Return Permit (Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents). The permit is issued through China Travel Service in Hong Kong and functions as a standalone travel document with no time limit on stays.
Non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong enter the mainland on their foreign passport and may need a Chinese visa, or can apply for a 5-year multi-entry travel permit for short-term visits of up to 90 days per entry.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
HKG–LJG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to LJG
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Hong Kong Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HKG to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to LJG ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 910 miles (1,465 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via KWL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX), Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).