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Connecting route · Nepal → China

Flights from Kathmandu to Lijiang

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Lijiang. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Lhasa, about 5h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 07m
KTMLJGKMG

Kathmandu to Lijiang at a glance

Fastest journey5h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Lhasa

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Lijiang

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KTM Kunming (KMG) LJG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 07m
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KTM Lhasa (LXA) LJG
Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines · Leg 2: Tibet Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 25m
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KTM Chongqing (CKG) LJG
Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines · Leg 2: Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines, West Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 59m
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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
1,475 km916 miles
Journey time
5h 07mestimate
Time difference
+2.25hLijiang vs Kathmandu
Currency in Lijiang
CNY
Airports
KTM → LJG

Flights from Kathmandu to Lijiang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Lijiang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Lhasa 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 Kathmandu to Lijiang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,475 km.
Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Lijiang?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Lhasa (LXA) and Chongqing (CKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kathmandu and Lijiang?
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Lijiang: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Lijiang?
Lijiang is 2.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.

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