Lijiang to Beijing (LJG–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA1470
CA Air China
320
11:30 AM
CST
2:55 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CA1460
CA Air China
320
8:55 PM
CST
12:25 AM+1
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CA1469
CA Air China
320
6:40 AM
CST TT2
10:40 AM
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
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CA1459
CA Air China
319
4:10 PM
CST TT2
8:15 PM
CST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Lijiang to Beijing
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,317 mi 3h 25m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

LJG–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,317 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LJG–PEK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 14 320 3h25-3h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (14 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 PEK direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LJG to PEK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,492
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 Beijing from Lijiang

Nearby airports with service to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Metric LJG→PEK DLU→PEK PZI→PEK
Distance from LJG 71 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 14 7
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 10m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of LJG with service to Beijing Capital International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang, it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,317 mi / 2,120 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m to 3h 30m.
Getting from PEK

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.

Beijing Climate

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

Key statistics for the Lijiang to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance1,317 mi / 2,120 km
Flight time3h 25m to 3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m
Destination: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LJG to PEK flights.
Nonstop flights from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport take approximately 3h 25m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,317 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from LJG to PEK. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HNY, KWE, NKG, TFU, WUH, KHN, JHG, CGO, PVG, SZX, CSX, HGH, CAN, CKG, LHW, XFN, DZH, XIY, CZX and LZO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PEK to LJG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DLU, PZI and XIC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LJG to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LJG to PEK ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,317 miles (2,120 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via HNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU), Panzhihua (Renhe) (PZI) and Liangshan (Xichang) (XIC).