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LJG to PXU: distance & flight time
Lijiang (Lijiang Airport) → Pleiku (Pleiku Airport)
1,009 mi
1,625 km · 877 nm
2h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,009 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 40m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LJG — Lijiang Airport · Lijiang, China
- PXU — Pleiku Airport · Pleiku, Vietnam
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LJG
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport67 mi away
- DLU · Dali Airport71 mi away
- DIG · Diqing Airport85 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport96 mi away
Near PXU
- UIH · Phu Cat Airport69 mi away
- RBE · Ratanakiri Airport72 mi away
- BMV · Buon Ma Thuot Airport93 mi away
- AOU · Attopeu Airport98 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LJG from PXU?
The flight distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Pleiku (PXU) is 1,009 miles (1,625 km, 877 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LJG to PXU?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LJG to PXU?
Nonstop service on LJG–PXU depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 2h 40m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lijiang and Pleiku?
Pleiku is 1 hour behind Lijiang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LJG to PXU?
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Why are some LJG to PXU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LJG–PXU tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.