Lijiang to Beijing (LJG–PEK) — 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–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,317 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 14 | 320 | 3h40 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Lijiang
| Metric | LJG→PEK | DLU→PEK | PZI→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LJG | – | 71 mi | 96 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 28 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 40m | 3h 25m | 3h 45m |
Travel Essentials
LJG: CST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang, it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
LJG–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LJG to PEK
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LJG to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LJG to PEK is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,317 miles (2,120 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Daxing, Chengdu Shuangliu and Chengdu Tianfu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU), Panzhihua (Renhe) (PZI) and Liangshan (Xichang) (XIC).