Beijing to Lijiang (PEK–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–LJG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,317 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 14 | 320 | 3h45 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lijiang from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→LJG | PKX→LJG | TSN→LJG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 7 | 25 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 3h 25m | 3h 25m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · LJG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
PEK–LJG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to LJG
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PEK to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to LJG ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,317 miles (2,120 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via XFN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX), Tianjin (TSN) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).