Lijiang to Ho Chi Minh City (LJG–SGN) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HPH Haiphong (Hai An) 4h 40m 8L VJVNW2 Haiphong (Hai An) (HPH) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 4h 50m QH AFCIGA Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
SZX Shenzhen 6h 30m A6CACZ CZVNZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 7h 11m 3UCZHU 9CCZMF Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 7h 15m 8LHOJD CZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 38m 8LKY CA Chongqing (CKG) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
NKG Nanjing 8h 45m 8LA6HO MU Nanjing (NKG) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 50m 9CCAHO CZHOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 9h 5m 8LJDPN SC Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
HGH Hangzhou 9h 10m GJSCZH MFMU Hangzhou (HGH) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lijiang to Ho Chi Minh City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,173 mi 3h 30m nonstop -1h behind

LJG–SGN had nonstop service from Ruili Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,173 miles in 3h 30m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LJG–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DR (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LJG to SGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,055
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
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 operated the nonstop from LJG to SGN: Ruili Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cat Bi, Noi Bai and Shenzhen Bao'an.
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.
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 SGN

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) had nonstop service from Ruili Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cat Bi, Noi Bai and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.