Nanjing to Lijiang (NKG–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU3975+1
MU China Eastern
32S
8:40 AM
CST T1
11:50 AM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH5295+1
ZH Shenzhen
320
8:45 AM
CST TT1
11:50 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4647+1
3U Sichuan
320
8:45 AM
CST TT1
11:50 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3806+1
MU China Eastern
32N
1:55 PM
CST T1
5:05 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A67763
A6 Air Travel
320
3:50 PM
CST T1
7:05 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5550
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
319
6:40 PM
CST TT1
10:30 PM
CST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A67764
A6 Air Travel
320
10:55 AM
CST
1:55 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3976+1
MU China Eastern
32S
12:35 PM
CST
3:35 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5549
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
319
3:00 PM
CST TT1
5:40 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nanjing to Lijiang
4 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 1,174 mi 3h 5m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

NKG–LJG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Jet Aviation Flight Services, Air Travel and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 1,174 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services 7 319 3h50
A6 Air Travel 4 320 3h15
8L Redhill Aviation 0
HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, MU, ZH 0 3U, MU, ZH
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – JD
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, A6, ZH
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
32S Airbus A321 – MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + A6 + HO + JD (11 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, NKG to LJG direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,787
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 Lijiang from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Metric NKG→LJG CZX→LJG WUX→LJG
Distance from NKG 55 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 39 4 7
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 40m 3h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,174 mi / 1,890 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 50m.
Getting to NKG

The airport express (S9 metro line) runs from Nanjing South Railway Station to Lukou Airport in about 30 minutes (¥29). Connections from Nanjing Station require a transfer at South Station; total journey around 50 minutes.Taxis from downtown cost ¥80–120 depending on traffic and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-shares (DiDi) run slightly cheaper at ¥70–100. The airport bus network covers major city districts for ¥20–25.

NKG–LJG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Lijiang route.
Route details
Distance1,174 mi / 1,890 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights39 out / 18 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to LJG flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,174 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Redhill Aviation, Air Travel, Juneyao Air and Jet Aviation Flight Services. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from NKG to LJG. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WDS, ZYI, DZH, WMT, HNY, XFN, SJW, INC, ICN, LXA, MIG, KHN, LHW, ZUH, TFU, HKG, KWE, NNG, XMN, XIY, CTU, SGN, SZX, FOC, CKG, CAN, CSX, PEK, KMG, JHG, LZO, PKX, BKK, LUM, KWL and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LJG to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CZX, WUX and HFE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NKG to LJG

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Air Travel, Juneyao Air and Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NKG to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to LJG ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,174 miles (1,890 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via WDS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Wuxi (WUX) and Hefei (HFE).