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Connecting route · Philippines → China

Flights from Manila to Lijiang

There are no direct flights from Manila to Lijiang. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Shenzhen, about 5h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 47m
MNLLJGCAN

Manila to Lijiang at a glance

Fastest journey5h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Shenzhen

Best ways to fly from Manila 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
MNL Guangzhou (CAN) LJG
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 48m
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MNL Shenzhen (SZX) LJG
Leg 1: Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 47m
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MNL Xiamen (XMN) LJG
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 13m
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MNL Shanghai (PVG) LJG
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 30m
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MNL Hong Kong (HKG) LJG
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, HK Express · Leg 2: Hong Kong Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 46m
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MNL Chongqing (CKG) LJG
Leg 1: Air China, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines, West Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 11m
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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
2,547 km1,582 miles
Journey time
5h 47mestimate
Time difference
NoneLijiang vs Manila
Currency in Lijiang
CNY
Airports
MNL → LJG

Flights from Manila to Lijiang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Manila to Lijiang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Xiamen. 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 Manila to Lijiang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,547 km.
Where do you change planes between Manila and Lijiang?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX), Xiamen (XMN) and Shanghai (PVG). Cebu Pacific flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Manila and Lijiang?
Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Lijiang: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

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