Connecting route · China → South Korea

Flights from Lijiang to Seoul

There are no direct flights from Lijiang to Seoul. The easiest way is one stop via Chengdu or Shanghai, about 5h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 56m

Lijiang to Seoul at a glance

Fastest journey5h 56mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chengdu or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Lijiang to Seoul

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

LJG Chengdu (TFU) SEL

Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Sichuan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~5h 56m

LJG Shanghai (PVG) SEL

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 13m

LJG Hangzhou (HGH) SEL

Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, Loong Air · Leg 2: Air China, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 14m

LJG Qingdao (TAO) SEL

Leg 1: Qingdao Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air

One airline, one ticket ~5h 56m

LJG Beijing (PKX) SEL

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 13m

LJG Shenzhen (SZX) SEL

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air

One airline, one ticket ~6h 51m

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: 2,771 km1,721 miles
Journey time: 5h 56mestimate
Time difference: +1hSeoul vs Lijiang
Currency in Seoul: KRW
Airports: LJG → ICN, GMP

Flights from Lijiang to Seoul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lijiang to Seoul?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chengdu, Shanghai and Hangzhou. 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 Seoul?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,771 km.

Where do you change planes between Lijiang and Seoul?

The best connecting points are Chengdu (TFU), Shanghai (PVG), Hangzhou (HGH) and Qingdao (TAO). Air China flies both legs via Chengdu, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Lijiang and Seoul?

Lijiang: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Seoul?

Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Lijiang.

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