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Flights from Seoul to Lijiang

There are no direct flights from Seoul to Lijiang. 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
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Seoul to Lijiang at a glance

Fastest journey5h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chengdu or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Seoul 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
SEL Chengdu (TFU) LJG
Leg 1: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 56m
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2
SEL Shanghai (PVG) LJG
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 13m
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3
SEL Hangzhou (HGH) LJG
Leg 1: Air China, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, Loong Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 14m
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4
SEL Qingdao (TAO) LJG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Qingdao Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 56m
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5
SEL Beijing (PKX) LJG
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 13m
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SEL Shenzhen (SZX) LJG
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 51m
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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
2,771 km1,721 miles
Journey time
5h 56mestimate
Time difference
-1hLijiang vs Seoul
Currency in Lijiang
CNY
Airports
ICN, GMP → LJG

Flights from Seoul to Lijiang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seoul to Lijiang?
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 Seoul to Lijiang?
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 Seoul and Lijiang?
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 Seoul and Lijiang?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Lijiang: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).
What is the time difference between Seoul and Lijiang?
Lijiang is 1 hour behind Seoul.

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