Private charter between Seoul and Lijiang starts at US$51,000 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Seoul (ICN) ⇄ Lijiang (LJG) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Seoul to Lijiang is roughly 2,733 kilometres — 1,698 miles, or 1,475 nautical miles.
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Expect US$51,000 – US$133,000 for a one-way charter between Seoul and Lijiang, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 49m | 3h 26m – 4h 12m | US$51,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 32m | 3h 11m – 3h 53m | US$70,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 49m | US$51,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 46m | US$56,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 37m | US$61,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 32m | US$70,000 – US$98,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 32m | US$77,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 37m | US$84,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Seoul, South Korea: Incheon International Airport, Seoul Gimpo International Airport and Suwon Airport.
Lijiang, China: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
| Incheon International Airport | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | RKSI / ICN | ZPLJ / LJG |
| Longest hard runway | 13,123 ft | 9,843 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 23 ft | 7,359 ft |
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is at 7,359 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,643 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,237 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 6,943 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,007 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,343 ft spare |
3,700 km 283 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,565 ft spare |
3,650 km 233 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,643 ft spare |
3,900 km 483 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,267 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,183 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 4,913 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,509 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 4,943 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,983 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,151 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,803 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,403 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,983 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,543 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,383 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,053 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,983 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,843 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,843 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,043 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,695 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,843 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,043 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,528 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Seoul Gimpo International Airport (11,811 ft, 32 km) · Suwon Airport (9,000 ft, 55 km) · Ganap-ri (G-222) Airport (3,915 ft, 62 km) · Susaek (G 113) Airport (3,680 ft, 40 km) · Lijiang Baisha Heliport
Choose your wheels-up time — Seoul–Lijiang runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 2,733 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
See the guide range — US$51,000 – US$133,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The Seoul to Lijiang route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$51,000 – US$133,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 3h 49m gate to gate across the 2,733 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Seoul–Lijiang charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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