Direct (nonstop) flights from Lijiang to Xian

5 airlines fly nonstop from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). It's 736 miles (1,185 km), about 2h in the air. Operated by Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Tianjin Airlines and others.

LJG
Lijiang Sanyi Airport
🇨🇳 Lijiang, China
XIY
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
🇨🇳 Xian, China
Flight Time
2h
Distance
736 mi
1,185 km
CO₂/pax
136 kg
−25 kg vs. layover
Airlines
5
Sichuan Airlines +4
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Sichuan Airlines Sichuan Airlines Lucky Air Lucky Air Tianjin Airlines Tianjin Airlines Beijing Capital Airlines Beijing Capital Airlines Tibet Airlines Tibet Airlines

Route data last updated: May 28, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Sichuan Airlines 3U Sichuan Airlines
Route
LJG → XIY
Flight Time
2h
Distance
736 mi
Lucky Air 8L Lucky Air
Route
LJG → XIY
Flight Time
2h
Distance
736 mi
Tianjin Airlines GS Tianjin Airlines
Route
LJG → XIY
Flight Time
2h
Distance
736 mi
Beijing Capital Airlines JD Beijing Capital Airlines
Route
LJG → XIY
Flight Time
2h
Distance
736 mi
Tibet Airlines TV Tibet Airlines
Route
LJG → XIY
Flight Time
2h
Distance
736 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Lijiang to Xian with one stop · direct emits 136 kg CO₂ per passenger

LJG TFU (Chengdu) XIY
Leg 1: 1h 20m (357 mi) Leg 2: 1h 23m (380 mi) Total: ~2h 43m 🍃 161 kg CO₂ (+18% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LJG → TFU
1h 20m · 357 mi
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Leg 2
TFU → XIY
1h 23m · 380 mi
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LJG LZO (Luzhou) XIY
Leg 1: 1h 20m (358 mi) Leg 2: 1h 40m (419 mi) Total: ~3h 🍃 169 kg CO₂ (+24% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LJG → LZO
1h 20m · 358 mi
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Leg 2
LZO → XIY
1h 40m · 419 mi
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LJG CKG (Chongqing) XIY
Leg 1: 1h 40m (442 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (348 mi) Total: ~3h 10m 🍃 171 kg CO₂ (+26% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LJG → CKG
1h 40m · 442 mi
View LJG to CKG flights →
Leg 2
CKG → XIY
1h 30m · 348 mi
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LJG KWE (Guiyang) XIY
Leg 1: 1h 20m (405 mi) Leg 2: 1h 50m (556 mi) Total: ~3h 10m 🍃 203 kg CO₂ (+49% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LJG → KWE
1h 20m · 405 mi
View LJG to KWE flights →
Leg 2
KWE → XIY
1h 50m · 556 mi
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LJG HJJ (Huaihua) XIY
Leg 1: 1h 40m (585 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (485 mi) Total: ~3h 10m 🍃 223 kg CO₂ (+64% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LJG → HJJ
1h 40m · 585 mi
View LJG to HJJ flights →
Leg 2
HJJ → XIY
1h 30m · 485 mi
View HJJ to XIY flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Lijiang to Xian?

A nonstop flight from Lijiang (LJG) to Xian (XIY) takes approximately 2 hours. The distance is 736 miles (1,185 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Lijiang to Xian?

5 airlines: Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, Tibet Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Lijiang to Xian?

Yes. 5 airlines: Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, Tibet Airlines.

How far is Lijiang from Xian?

The flight distance from Lijiang to Xian is 736 miles (1,185 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as the length of Italy.

What type of aircraft flies from Lijiang to Xian?

At 2h, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Lijiang to Xian?

Roughly 136 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 680 km.

Is the return flight from Xian to Lijiang also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lijiang to Xian?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Lijiang Sanyi Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.