Lijiang to Ho Chi Minh City (LJG–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DR5051
DR Ruili
737
10:40 AM
CST
1:10 PM
+07
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR5052
DR Ruili
737
2:15 PM
+07 TT2
6:35 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 4h 50m QH AFCIGA Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
BKK Bangkok 5h 35m DR CXK6KQ Bangkok (BKK) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 5m 8LCAJD CZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 20m A6CACZ CZVNZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 7h 21m 3UCZHU 9CCZMF Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 8h 5m 8LHOJD CZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 9h 5m 8L SC Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
HGH Hangzhou 9h 33m GJSCZH MU Hangzhou (HGH) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 9h 45m 9CCAHO CZHOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
KWE Guiyang (Nanming) 13h 25m 8LGYJD GY Guiyang (Nanming) (KWE) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
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Lijiang to Ho Chi Minh City
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,173 mi 3h 30m nonstop -1h behind

LJG–SGN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ruili Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,173 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LJG–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 3 737 3h30
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DR (3 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 SGN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LJG to SGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
986
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Lijiang.
LJG: CST · SGN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang, it's 5:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,173 mi / 1,887 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Vietnam. An eVisa can be obtained online through the official portal (evisa.gov.vn) for stays of up to 90 days, with single entry (US $25) or multiple entry (US $50) options. Processing takes 3 to 7 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date with at least two blank pages. Visa on arrival is available but the eVisa is the standard route for most travellers.

LJG–SGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lijiang to Ho Chi Minh City route.
Route details
Distance1,173 mi / 1,887 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m
Destination: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LJG to SGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,173 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LJG to SGN: Ruili Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Noi Bai, Suvarnabhumi and Chengdu Tianfu.
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Lijiang.
Yes, return flights from SGN to LJG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 SGN

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from Ruili Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LJG to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LJG to SGN is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,173 miles (1,887 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Suvarnabhumi and Chengdu Tianfu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.