Lijiang to Bangkok (LJG–BKK) — 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
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 4h 40m QH → ETK6KL Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Bangkok flights
NNG Nanning (Jiangnan) 4h 44m JD → 3U9CGX Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG) to Bangkok flights
SZX Shenzhen 6h 36m A6CACZ → 3UCZSC Shenzhen (SZX) to Bangkok flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 6h 45m DR → K6KLKQ Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Bangkok flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 55m 3UCZHU → 9CAQCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Bangkok flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 7h 55m 8LCAJD → 3U9CCZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Bangkok flights
NKG Nanjing 8h 28m A6HOHU → JDMUSC Nanjing (NKG) to Bangkok flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 8h 35m 8LHOJD → MU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Bangkok flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 45m 9CCAHO → 9CFMHO Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Bangkok flights
PKX Beijing 9h 35m JDQW → MU Beijing (PKX) to Bangkok flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lijiang to Bangkok
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 899 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind

LJG–BKK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ruili Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 899 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok to Lijiang flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LJG–BKK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 3 737 2h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DR (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, LJG to BKK direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LJG to BKK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
HAN ~4h 40m NNG ~4h 44m SZX ~6h 36m SGN ~6h 45m CAN ~6h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,360
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
-1h
Bangkok is 1 hour behind Lijiang.
LJG: CST · BKK: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang, it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Distance & Flight Time
899 mi / 1,446 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two blank pages.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting from BKK

Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.

Bangkok Climate

Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.

Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LJG–BKK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lijiang to Bangkok route.
Route details
Distance899 mi / 1,446 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LJG
Full nameLijiang Sanyi International Airport
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m
Destination: BKK
Full nameSuvarnabhumi Airport
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LJG to BKK flights.
Nonstop flights from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 899 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LJG to BKK: Ruili 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 Noi Bai, Nanning Wuxu and Shenzhen Bao'an.
Bangkok is 1 hour behind Lijiang.
Yes, return flights from BKK to LJG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 LJG to BKK

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Ruili Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LJG to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LJG to BKK is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 899 miles (1,446 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Nanning Wuxu and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.