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Flights from Dubai to Lijiang
There are no direct flights from Dubai to Lijiang. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Chongqing, about 8h 51m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 51m
Dubai to Lijiang at a glance
Fastest journey8h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Chongqing
Best ways to fly from Dubai to Lijiang
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DXB Kunming (KMG) LJG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,472 km2,777 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 51mestimate
- Time difference
- +4hLijiang vs Dubai
- Currency in Lijiang
- CNY
- Airports
- DXB, DWC → LJG
Flights from Dubai to Lijiang: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Dubai to Lijiang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming and Chongqing. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Lijiang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,472 km.
Where do you change planes between Dubai and Lijiang?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG) and Chongqing (CKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dubai and Lijiang?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Lijiang: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).
What is the time difference between Dubai and Lijiang?
Lijiang is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.





