Guiyang (Nanming) to Lijiang (KWE–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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GY7255
GY Colorful Guizhou
E90
7:20 AM
CST TT2
8:45 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9798
8L Redhill Aviation
320
10:55 PM
CST TT2
12:35 AM+1
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5088
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
320
11:05 PM
CST TT2
12:30 AM+1
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5087
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
320
9:05 AM
CST TT1
10:25 AM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GY7256
GY Colorful Guizhou
E90
9:30 AM
CST
11:05 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9797
8L Redhill Aviation
320
1:40 PM
CST
3:10 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guiyang (Nanming) to Lijiang
4 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 405 mi 1h 25m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

KWE–LJG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation, Colorful Guizhou Airlines and Jet Aviation Flight Services lead the route. The flight covers 405 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWE–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 7 320 1h40
GY Colorful Guizhou Airlines 7 E90 1h25
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services 3 320 1h25
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 8L, JD
E90 Embraer 190 – GY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + EU + GY + JD (17 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KWE to LJG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWE to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,786
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.

Other ways to reach Lijiang from Guiyang (Nanming)

Nearby airports with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Metric KWE→LJG ZYI→LJG WMT→LJG
Distance from KWE 92 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 1
Weekly flights 17 14 4
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 30m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of KWE with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lijiang is 0 hours the same as Guiyang (Nanming).
KWE: CST · LJG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guiyang (Nanming), it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Distance & Flight Time
405 mi / 652 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 40m.
Getting to KWE

Metro Line 2 connects central Guiyang (Lincheng Donglu station) to the airport in about 35 minutes (¥6–8), running from 07:00 to 22:30.Taxis from downtown cost ¥40–70 and take 30–45 minutes. DiDi ride-shares run ¥35–60. Airport shuttle buses connect to Guiyang North Railway Station and the city center for ¥10–15. The expressway to the airport is generally clear outside of rush hours.

KWE–LJG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guiyang (Nanming) to Lijiang route.
Route details
Distance405 mi / 652 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: KWE
IATA / ICAOKWE / ZUGY
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr18.1M
Elevation3,736 ft / 1,139 m
Destination: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWE to LJG flights.
Nonstop flights from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 40m. The route covers 405 miles.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from KWE to LJG. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HNY, XFN, WDS, DZH, LHW, TNA, CZX, HKG, FOC, ZUH, CGO, JHG, INC, WUH, XIY, KMG, SZX, HFE, SJW, WMT, CAN, SGN, XMN, TFU, HGH, PEK, NGB, NKG, WUX, LUM, PVG, TSN, KHN, PKX, BKK and LXA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LJG to KWE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ZYI and WMT. 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 KWE to LJG

Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación, Colorful Guizhou Airlines and Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KWE to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWE to LJG ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 405 miles (652 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zunyi (ZYI) and Zunyi (WMT).