Hong Kong to Lijiang (HKG–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 3UCACX → CAJDKY Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Lijiang flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 21m CACXCZ → 8LKYPN Chongqing (CKG) to Lijiang flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 5h 23m AYCXK6 → QH Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Lijiang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 50m CX → 3UCZHU Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Lijiang flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 58m CXMU → 8LHOJD Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Lijiang flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 25m CXMU → GSHUJD Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Lijiang flights
NKG Nanjing 6h 40m CXFMHU → 3UA6HO Nanjing (NKG) to Lijiang flights
HGH Hangzhou 6h 48m CACXGJ → CAGJJD Hangzhou (HGH) to Lijiang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 9m 9CCACX → 3U9CCA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Lijiang flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 7h 40m CX → 3U8LA6 Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Lijiang flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Hong Kong to Lijiang
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 910 mi 2h 55m nonstop

HKG–LJG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hong Kong Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 910 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HX Hong Kong Airlines Also: HU 3 320 2h55 – – HU
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – HU, HX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HX (3 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, HKG to LJG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
TFU ~5h 0m KWE ~5h 5m KWL ~5h 15m CKG ~5h 21m HAN ~5h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,839
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 Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Metric HKG→LJG SZX→LJG ZUH→LJG
Distance from HKG – 24 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 1
Weekly flights 6 76 7
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 40m 2h 25m
Shenzhen (SZX) to Lijiang flights · Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) to Lijiang flights · Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Lijiang flights
Airports within 200 miles of HKG 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 Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · LJG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Distance & Flight Time
910 mi / 1,465 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to HKG

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.

Facts

HKG–LJG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Lijiang route.
Route details
Distance910 mi / 1,465 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HKG
Full nameHong Kong International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 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 HKG to LJG flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 910 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HKG to LJG: Hong Kong Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing Jiangbei and Noi Bai.
Nearby alternatives include SZX, ZUH and CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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 is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 910 miles (1,465 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing Jiangbei and Noi Bai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX), Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).