Lijiang to Nanjing (LJG–NKG) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LJG–NKG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation, Juneyao Air and Jet Aviation Flight Services lead the route. The flight covers 1,174 miles in approximately 3h. 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 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: MU | 7 | 320 | 3h | – | – | MU |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services Also: HU | 7 | 320 | 3h | – | – | HU |
| A6 Air Travel | 3 | 320 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Lijiang
| Metric | LJG→NKG | DLU→NKG | BSD→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LJG | – | 71 mi | 131 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | 7 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 55m | 2h 51m |
Travel Essentials
LJG: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LJG to NKG
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Juneyao Air, Jet Aviation Flight Services and Air Travel. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LJG to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LJG to NKG is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,174 miles (1,890 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 111 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shiyan Wudangshan, Chongqing Jiangbei and Guiyang Longdongbao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU), Baoshan (Longyang) (BSD) and Dehong (Mangshi) (LUM).