Lijiang to Nanjing (LJG–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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A67764
A6 Air Travel
320
10:55 AM
CST
1:55 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3976+1
MU China Eastern
32S
12:35 PM
CST
3:35 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5549
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
319
3:00 PM
CST TT1
5:40 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3975+1
MU China Eastern
32S
8:40 AM
CST T1
11:50 AM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH5295+1
ZH Shenzhen
320
8:45 AM
CST TT1
11:50 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4647+1
3U Sichuan
320
8:45 AM
CST TT1
11:50 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3806+1
MU China Eastern
32N
1:55 PM
CST T1
5:05 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A67763
A6 Air Travel
320
3:50 PM
CST T1
7:05 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5550
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
319
6:40 PM
CST TT1
10:30 PM
CST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lijiang to Nanjing
4 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,174 mi 2h 40m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

LJG–NKG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Jet Aviation Flight Services, Air Travel and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 1,174 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LJG–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services 7 319 2h40
A6 Air Travel 4 320 3h
8L Redhill Aviation 0
HO Juneyao Air Also: MU 0 MU
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – JD
320 Airbus A320 – A6
32S Airbus A321 – MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + A6 + HO + JD (11 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, LJG to NKG direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LJG to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,702
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 Nanjing from Lijiang

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric LJG→NKG BSD→NKG LUM→NKG
Distance from LJG 131 mi 190 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 2
Weekly flights 18 4 7
Flight time 2h 40m 3h 10m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of LJG with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,174 mi / 1,890 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 3h 0m.
Getting from NKG

The S9 metro line connects Lukou directly to Nanjing South Railway Station in 30 minutes (¥29). Trains depart every 20–30 minutes, making it the straightforward connection for onward high-speed rail.

Taxis to the city center cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes. Metered cabs are widely available at the designated rank outside arrivals. Airport buses serve major hotels and railway stations for ¥20–25.

Nanjing Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, regularly reaching 35–38°C with frequent thunderstorms that can cause delays. Winters (December–February) are cold (−3–7°C) with occasional freezing rain and light snow. Ice events are the main disruption risk.

Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) are the most comfortable periods with mild temperatures of 15–25°C. Typhoon remnants occasionally bring heavy rain in late summer and early autumn.

LJG–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lijiang to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance1,174 mi / 1,890 km
Flight time2h 40m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights18 out / 39 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LJG to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 3h. The route covers 1,174 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Redhill Aviation, Air Travel, Juneyao Air and Jet Aviation Flight Services. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from LJG to NKG. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WDS, HFE, XFN, WMT, DZH, HNY, INC, ICN, KWL, LXA, PVG, KWE, CKG, NNG, CSX, BKK, KHN, SZX, JHG, MIG, CTU, SJW, TFU, LHW, NAO, PEK, LUM, XIY, CAN, XMN, PKX, ZUH, SGN, ZYI and FOC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to LJG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BSD and LUM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NKG

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Air Travel, Juneyao Air and Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LJG to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LJG to NKG ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,174 miles (1,890 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via WDS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baoshan (Longyang) (BSD) and Dehong (Mangshi) (LUM).