CKG to LJG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) is 713 km (443 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LJG to CKG).
How far is it from Chongqing to Lijiang?
The great-circle distance between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) is 713 km (443 mi, 385 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CKG to LJG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LJG is roughly southwest of CKG.
How is the CKG to LJG route written in code?
The pair is written CKG-LJG in IATA codes and ZUCK-ZPLJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is CKG (ZUCK), Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is LJG (ZPLJ).
| CKG | LJG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUCK | ZPLJ |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft | 7,359 ft |
| Rank by connections | #39 | #252 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LJG sits 5,994 ft (1,827 m) higher than CKG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CKG to LJG
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U | Sichuan Airlines | CSC | Si Chuan | Active |
| 8L | Cargo Plus Aviation | CGP | - | Active |
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| MF | Xiamen Airlines | CXA | Xiamen Air | Active |
| PN | West Air China | CHB | West China | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: CZ, ZH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chongqing from Lijiang?
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are 713 km (443 mi, 385 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CKG to LJG?
A typical nonstop flight between CKG and LJG takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LJG from CKG?
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) lies roughly southwest of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).
Which airlines fly CKG to LJG?
5 airlines appear on the CKG-LJG route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Cargo Plus Aviation, Air China.
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