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Flights from Lijiang to Kathmandu

There are no direct flights from Lijiang to Kathmandu. 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
LJGKTMKMG

Lijiang to Kathmandu at a glance

Fastest journey5h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Lhasa

Best ways to fly from Lijiang to Kathmandu

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

1
LJG Kunming (KMG) KTM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 07m
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LJG Lhasa (LXA) KTM
Leg 1: Tibet Airlines · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 25m
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LJG Chongqing (CKG) KTM
Leg 1: Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines, West Air · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines
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
-2.25hKathmandu vs Lijiang
Currency in Kathmandu
USD
Airports
LJG → KTM

Flights from Lijiang to Kathmandu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lijiang to Kathmandu?
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 Lijiang to Kathmandu?
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 Lijiang and Kathmandu?
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 Lijiang and Kathmandu?
Lijiang: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG). Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What is the time difference between Lijiang and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Lijiang.

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