Lijiang to Shenzhen (LJG–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LJG–SZX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 895 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32S | 2h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 6 | 320 | 2h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC | 3 | 320 | 2h35 | – | Star Alliance | CA, SC |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shenzhen from Lijiang
| Metric | LJG→SZX | DLU→SZX | BSD→SZX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LJG | – | 71 mi | 131 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 10 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 25m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
LJG: CST · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang, it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.
LJG–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LJG to SZX
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LJG to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LJG to SZX ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 895 miles (1,441 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LUM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU), Baoshan (Longyang) (BSD) and Liangshan (Xichang) (XIC).