Ho Chi Minh City to Lijiang (SGN–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DR5052
DR Ruili
737
2:15 PM
+07 TT2
6:35 PM
CST
3h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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DR5051
DR Ruili
737
10:40 AM
CST
1:10 PM
+07
3h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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Ho Chi Minh City to Lijiang
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,173 mi 3h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

SGN–LJG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ruili Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,173 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SGN–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 3 737 3h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DR (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SGN to LJG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SGN to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,009
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lijiang is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
SGN: +07 · LJG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 7:00 PM in Lijiang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,173 mi / 1,887 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m.
Facts

SGN–LJG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ho Chi Minh City to Lijiang route.
Route details
Distance1,173 mi / 1,887 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: SGN
Full nameTan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: LJG
Full nameLijiang Sanyi International Airport
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SGN to LJG flights.
Nonstop flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport take approximately 3h 20m. The route covers 1,173 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ruili Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SGN to LJG. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NNG, NGB, HGH, WUH, XMN, TFU, ICN, HKG, CKG, SZX, KMG, PKX, KWE, PVG, BKK, TNA, NKG, PEK, HPH and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lijiang is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Yes, return flights from LJG to SGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 SGN to LJG

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Ruili Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SGN to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SGN to LJG ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,173 miles (1,887 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.