CAN → LJGGuangzhou to Lijiang

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Direct flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Lijiang (LJG): 35 nonstop departures observed each week across 5 airlines. 96% of the last 26 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 9 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 26 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,364 km, an estimated 2 hours 15 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Guangzhou and Lijiang. Updated 18 September 2026 at 14:48 UTC.

CAN Guangzhou smooth · +8
LJG Lijiang tracking
1,364 km · ~2h 15m est.
dep bank 07:00–18:2035x weekly
Runs reliable · 5 airlines · 35x weekly · nonstop
96% on time

of the last 26 operated CAN → LJG flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +9 min. 0 of 26 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+9 minacross the last 26 operated legs
Flight time~2h 15mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures35x5 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 26

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Beijing Capital AirlinesChina Eastern AirlinesChina Southern AirlinesChongqing Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Beijing Capital AirlinesJD

Flights JD5131 11:35 daily

China Eastern AirlinesMU

Flights MU5742 17:40 daily

China Southern AirlinesCZ100% on time

Flights CZ6603 varies daily · CZ3423 10:40 daily

Chongqing AirlinesOQ80% on time

Flights OQ2111 18:20 daily

Shenzhen AirlinesZH100% on time

Flights ZH8903 07:35 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-18CZ3423departed+6
09-18CZ6603departed+5
09-18OQ2111departed+12
09-18ZH8903departed+10
09-17CZ3423departed+6
09-17CZ6603departed+15
09-17JD5131departed+10
09-17MU5742departed+13
09-17OQ2111departed+13
09-17ZH8903departed+8
09-16CZ3423departed+5
09-16CZ6603departed+2
09-16OQ2111departed+5
09-16ZH8903departed+13
09-15CZ3423departed+4
09-15CZ6603departed+11
09-15ZH8903departed+15
09-14CZ3423departed+8
09-14CZ6603departed+6
09-14OQ2111departed+9
09-14ZH8903departed+7
09-13CZ3423departed+5
09-13CZ6603departed+10
09-13OQ2111departed+20
09-12CZ3423departed+6
09-12CZ6603departed+12

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
CANGuangzhou +8 min smooth 🌤 clear · E 4 kt Full CAN delay board →
LJGLijiang tracking Full LJG delay board →

How the Guangzhou to Lijiang route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop CAN to LJG flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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CAN to LJG questions

Is CAN–LJG running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at CAN is the weaker end, route health score 88/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on CAN–LJG?

Operators schedule morning departures around 07:35 and evening departures around 17:40 from CAN. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the LJG delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from CAN to LJG?

Great-circle distance is 1,364 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 126–147 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does CAN–LJG fly?

5 carriers operate this route, around 42 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.