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

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8L9812
8L Lucky
32N
1:20 PM
CST TT1
4:55 PM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO2345
HO Juneyao
320
4:15 PM
CST TT1
7:45 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9811
8L Lucky
320
9:35 AM
CST
12:20 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO2346
HO Juneyao
320
10:35 AM
CST
1:25 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nanjing to Lijiang
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,174 mi 3h 30m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

NKG–LJG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lucky Air and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,174 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 20 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
8L Lucky Air 7 32N 3h35
HO Juneyao Air 7 320 3h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – HO
32N Airbus A320neo – 8L
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + HO (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, NKG to LJG 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 NKG to LJG.
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One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,182
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 HFE→LJG
Distance from NKG 55 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 14 4 7
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 20m 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 30m to 3h 35m.
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 30m to 3h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: LJG
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 30m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,174 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Lucky Air and Juneyao Air.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from NKG to LJG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZYI, CTU, HKG, LHW, NNG, PVG, LUM, CKG, SZX, LZO, CSX, XIY, TFU, CAN, HNY, PEK, KWE, JHG, XFN and KWL. 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, HFE and HGH. 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 NKG to LJG

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air and Juneyao Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NKG to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to LJG ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,174 miles (1,890 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 5 hours via ZYI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Hefei (HFE) and Hangzhou (HGH).