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Connecting route · Japan → China

Flights from Sapporo to Lijiang

There are no direct flights from Sapporo to Lijiang. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Hong Kong, about 7h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 55m
SPKLJGPVG

Sapporo to Lijiang at a glance

Fastest journey7h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Sapporo 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
SPK Shanghai (PVG) LJG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 55m
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SPK Hong Kong (HKG) LJG
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 37m
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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
4,106 km2,550 miles
Journey time
7h 55mestimate
Time difference
-1hLijiang vs Sapporo
Currency in Lijiang
CNY
Airports
CTS, OKD → LJG

Flights from Sapporo to Lijiang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sapporo to Lijiang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai and Hong Kong. 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 Sapporo to Lijiang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,106 km.
Where do you change planes between Sapporo and Lijiang?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG) and Hong Kong (HKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sapporo and Lijiang?
Sapporo: New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD). Lijiang: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).
What is the time difference between Sapporo and Lijiang?
Lijiang is 1 hour behind Sapporo.

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