KMG to LJG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) is 321 km (199 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LJG to KMG).
How far is it from Kunming to Lijiang?
The great-circle distance between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) is 321 km (199 mi, 173 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 KMG to LJG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LJG is roughly northwest of KMG.
How is the KMG to LJG route written in code?
The pair is written KMG-LJG in IATA codes and ZPPP-ZPLJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP), Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is LJG (ZPLJ).
| KMG | LJG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZPPP | ZPLJ |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 6,903 ft | 7,359 ft |
| Rank by connections | #38 | #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 456 ft (139 m) higher than KMG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KMG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L | Cargo Plus Aviation | CGP | - | Active |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| JD | Japan Air System | JAS | Air System | Active |
| KY | KSY | KSY | Ksy | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, 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 Kunming from Lijiang?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are 321 km (199 mi, 173 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KMG to LJG?
A typical nonstop flight between KMG and LJG takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LJG from KMG?
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) lies roughly northwest of Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
Which airlines fly KMG to LJG?
5 airlines appear on the KMG-LJG route in the open dataset, including Cargo Plus Aviation, China Southern Airlines, Japan Air System.
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