Kunming to Lijiang (KMG–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
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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
LUM Dehong (Mangshi) 2h 55m 8L9CDR → DR Dehong (Mangshi) (LUM) to Lijiang flights
JHG Jinghong (Gasa) 3h 30m FMMU → 3U8LDR Jinghong (Gasa) (JHG) to Lijiang flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 3h 35m 3U8LCA → CAJDKY Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Lijiang flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 4h 30m 3UCAMU → EUTV Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Lijiang flights
CKG Chongqing 4h 38m 3U8LMU → 8LKYPN Chongqing (CKG) to Lijiang flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 15m A6CZDR → 3U8LA6 Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Lijiang flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 33m 3U8LCZ → 8LHOJD Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Lijiang flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 48m 3U8LCA → 3UA6CA Shenzhen (SZX) to Lijiang flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 50m 3U8L9H → GSHUJD Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Lijiang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 55m 3U8LAQ → 3UCZHU Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Lijiang flights
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Kunming to Lijiang
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 199 mi 1h 25m nonstop

KMG–LJG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 199 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 737 1h25 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (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, KMG 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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
LUM ~2h 55m JHG ~3h 30m TFU ~3h 35m LZO ~4h 10m CTU ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,255
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Distance & Flight Time
199 mi / 321 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Getting to KMG

Kunming Metro Line 6 runs from Kunming South Railway Station and Guangfu Road to the airport in 40–55 minutes (¥6–8). Trains operate 6am to 11pm and bypass the expressway congestion that affects taxis during peak hours.

The airport is 26km northeast of central Kunming. Taxis cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes. Airport express coaches (¥25–30) serve major hotels. Traffic on the Kunming–Changshui Expressway can be heavy during holidays.

Facts

KMG–LJG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Lijiang route.
Route details
Distance199 mi / 321 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 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 KMG to LJG flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 199 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to LJG: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Dehong Mangshi, Xishuangbanna Gasa and Chengdu Tianfu.
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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 KMG to LJG

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to LJG is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 199 miles (321 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dehong Mangshi, Xishuangbanna Gasa and Chengdu Tianfu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.