Lijiang to Guiyang (Nanming) (LJG–KWE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LJG–KWE 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 20m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 7 | 320 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| GY Colorful Guizhou Airlines | 7 | E90 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 3 | 320 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guiyang (Nanming) from Lijiang
| Metric | LJG→KWE | DLU→KWE | XIC→KWE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LJG | – | 71 mi | 150 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 4 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 30m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
LJG: CST · KWE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang, it's 6:00 PM in Guiyang (Nanming).
Metro Line 2 to central Guiyang (Lincheng Donglu) costs ¥6–8 and takes 35 minutes. Trains run until around 22:30; late arrivals must use a taxi or DiDi.
Taxis from the airport rank cost ¥40–70 to the city center. DiDi is available and runs ¥35–60. Airport shuttle buses to Guiyang North Station (¥15) and downtown hotels (¥10) are cost-effective with luggage. Rental cars are available in the arrivals hall.
Guiyang has a subtropical highland climate. Despite its latitude, the altitude (~1,100m) keeps temperatures mild year-round. Winters (December–February) are cool at 3–10°C with persistent overcast and drizzle. Freezing rain occurs occasionally and is the main icing disruption risk at the airport.
Summers (June–August) are warm and rainy at 24–29°C. The city sees very high cloud cover for much of the year. Guizhou province is known in China as the "sky of ten days without clear skies." Low cloud and fog are regular operational factors from November through March. The most reliable weather is September through October.
LJG–KWE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LJG to KWE
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) 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.
LJG to KWE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LJG to KWE ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 35 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
34 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 Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU), Liangshan (Xichang) (XIC) and Dehong (Mangshi) (LUM).