Charter Guangzhou to Lijiang privately from US$21,000, about 2h 06m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Guangzhou (CAN) ⇄ Lijiang (LJG) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Guangzhou and Lijiang is about 1,364 km (848 miles), or 737 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Guangzhou–Lijiang spans US$21,000 – US$58,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 06m | 1h 53m – 2h 19m | ¥220,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 58m | 1h 46m – 2h 10m | ¥300,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 06m | ¥220,000 – ¥300,000 (~US$30,000 – US$42,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 05m | ¥240,000 – ¥330,000 (~US$33,000 – US$46,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 00m | ¥260,000 – ¥370,000 (~US$36,000 – US$50,500) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 58m | ¥300,000 – ¥420,000 (~US$41,500 – US$58,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 58m | ¥330,000 – ¥460,000 (~US$45,500 – US$64,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 00m | ¥360,000 – ¥500,000 (~US$50,000 – US$69,500) | 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. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Guangzhou and Lijiang? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Guangzhou, China: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Lijiang, China: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZGGG / CAN | ZPLJ / LJG |
| Longest hard runway | 12,467 ft | 9,843 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 50 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.
All 16 aircraft we quote for Guangzhou to Lijiang can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has 12,467 ft and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport 9,843 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,364 km.
Alternates within range: Foshan Shadi Airport · Panyu Shawan Heliport · Lijiang Baisha Heliport
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Guangzhou and Lijiang.
Guide pricing on Guangzhou–Lijiang is published clearly: US$21,000 – US$58,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Guangzhou to Lijiang.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Guangzhou–Lijiang is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$21,000 – US$58,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 06m gate to gate over 1,364 km (848 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Guangzhou–Lijiang charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Guangzhou–Lijiang charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
