Distance From Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Birmingham International Airport, LJG - BHX Distance

The distance from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is 5248 miles or 8445 kilometers or 4557 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lijiang (Gucheng) ( China ) to Birmingham ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lijiang (Gucheng) and Birmingham takes around 12 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, Lijiang (Gucheng), China to Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham, United Kingdom is 12 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LJG - BHX

Kilometers		8445 km
Statute Miles		5248 miles
Nautical Miles		4557 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 3 minutes

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Birmingham International Airport Flight Route Map - LJG to BHX Flight Path

Location of Lijiang Sanyi International Airport & Birmingham International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lijiang (Gucheng) to Birmingham nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lijiang (Gucheng), China and Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LJG - BHX

Time difference between Lijiang (Gucheng) (China) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 8 Hours.
Birmingham time is 8 Hours behind Lijiang (Gucheng).

Location	Local Time
Lijiang (Gucheng) (China)	2026-01-29, 20:19:11 CST
Birmingham (United Kingdom)	2026-01-29, 12:19:11 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG / ZPLJ) Lijiang (Gucheng), China

Destination

Birmingham International Airport (BHX / EGBB) Birmingham, United Kingdom