Private charter between Hong Kong and Lijiang starts at US$22,000 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Hong Kong (HKG) ⇄ Lijiang (LJG) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Hong Kong to Lijiang is roughly 1,465 kilometres — 910 miles, or 791 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Hong Kong to Lijiang (and Lijiang to Hong Kong) ranges from US$22,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$61,000 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 14m | 2h 01m – 2h 27m | US$31,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 05m | 1h 53m – 2h 18m | US$43,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 14m | US$31,500 – US$44,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 13m | US$34,500 – US$48,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 07m | US$38,000 – US$53,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 05m | US$43,500 – US$61,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 05m | US$48,000 – US$67,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 07m | US$52,000 – US$73,000 | 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.
Every Hong Kong–Lijiang quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs across the regions you cross, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Hong Kong, Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport, Macau International Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Zhuhai Jinwan Airport.
Lijiang, China: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
| Hong Kong International Airport | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VHHH / HKG | ZPLJ / LJG |
| Longest hard runway | 12,467 ft | 9,843 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 28 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 Hong Kong to Lijiang can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Hong Kong 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. At 1,465 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Macau International Airport (10,544 ft, 38 km) · Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (12,467 ft, 38 km) · Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (13,517 ft, 65 km) · Zhongshan Ferry Port · Lijiang Baisha Heliport
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Hong Kong–Lijiang sector leaves when you do.
Those 2h 14m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$22,000 – US$61,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The Hong Kong 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$22,000 – US$61,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 14m gate to gate across the 1,465 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Hong Kong–Lijiang charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Hong Kong–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.
