Lijiang to Chongqing (LJG–CKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LJG–CKG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation, Kunming Airlines and Jet Aviation Flight Services lead the route. The flight covers 443 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 7 | 320 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 4 | 737 | 1h55 | – | – | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chongqing from Lijiang
| Metric | LJG→CKG | DLU→CKG | XIC→CKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LJG | – | 71 mi | 150 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 39 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 48m | 1h 45m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
LJG: CST · CKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang, it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing.
Metro Line 10 from the airport to Jiaochangkou (city centre) takes 35–45 minutes (¥6–8) and runs until around 11pm. Transfers to Lines 1, 2, 3, 6 provide extensive city coverage. Airport buses serve major commercial zones (¥20–30). Taxis use a metered system; the Jiefangbei CBD area costs ¥60–90.DiDi ride-hail is the standard option for most travelers and generally cheaper than street taxis. Chongqing's mountainous terrain means surface travel times vary significantly by destination; the elevated metro is more predictable than road travel during peak hours.
Humid subtropical climate. Chongqing is one of China's "Three Furnaces" for summer heat. Summers are hot and humid (30–38°C, June–September) with frequent rainstorms and thunderstorms that cause delays. The city sits at a river confluence and fog is endemic. Winter and early spring mornings often produce dense fog (2–12°C) that delays or diverts departures.
Overcast skies are the norm for most of the year; Chongqing averages among the fewest sunshine days of any major Chinese city. Autumn (October–November) offers the clearest weather. Pollution combined with fog can produce severe visibility reductions in winter. Pack layers for the dramatic temperature drops that occur with elevation changes in the surrounding mountains.
LJG–CKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LJG to CKG
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Kunming Airlines and Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LJG to CKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LJG to CKG is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 443 miles (713 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xishuangbanna Gasa, Wuhan Tianhe and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU), Liangshan (Xichang) (XIC) and Baoshan (Tengchong) (TCZ).