Direct flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Lijiang (LJG): 30 nonstop departures observed each week across 5 airlines. 23% of the last 26 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 25 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 26 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,153 km, an estimated 3 hours 16 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Shanghai and Lijiang. Updated 20 September 2026 at 18:21 UTC.
PVGShanghaibusy · +19
LJGLijiangtracking
2,153 km · ~3h 16m est.
dep bank 06:45–20:1030x weekly
Runs rough · 5 airlines · 30x weekly · nonstop
23% on time
of the last 26 operated PVG → LJG flights arrived within 15 minutes
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop PVG 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.
Mostly on schedule. The departure side at PVG is the weaker end, route health score 74/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on PVG–LJG?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:45 and evening departures around 17:05 from PVG. 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 PVG to LJG?
Great-circle distance is 2,153 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 182–215 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does PVG–LJG fly?
5 carriers operate this route, around 44 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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