Baotou to Kunming (BAV–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 4h 28m 3UG5GJ → 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 10m ZH → 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 20m 3UG5 → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 35m 3UG5 → A6CZDR Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Kunming flights
CGO Zhengzhou 6h 3UCZG5 → 3U8LCZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Kunming flights
TSN Tianjin 6h 5m DR → 3UCAFM Tianjin (TSN) to Kunming flights
SJW Shijiazhuang 6h 23m 3UG5 → 8L9CKN Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Kunming flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 5m FM → 3UAFBA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kunming flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 25m ZH → 3U8LCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming flights
HGH Hangzhou 7h 29m 3UG5 → 3U8LCA Hangzhou (HGH) to Kunming flights
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Baotou to Kunming
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,142 mi 3h nonstop

BAV–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ruili Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,142 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BAV–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 3 73H 3h – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DR (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BAV to KMG direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
1
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BAV to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
XIY ~4h 28m LLV ~5h 0m WUH ~5h 10m CKG ~5h 20m HET ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,184
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kunming from Baotou

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric BAV→KMG DSN→KMG HET→KMG
Distance from BAV – 74 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 3 – 7
Flight time 3h 3h 10m 3h 15m
Ordos (DSN) to Kunming flights · Hohhot (HET) to Kunming flights · Yulin (UYN) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of BAV with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Baotou.
BAV: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Baotou, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,142 mi / 1,839 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m gate to gate.
Getting from KMG

Metro Line 6 connects central Kunming; journey to Guangfu Road takes 40–55 minutes (¥6–8), running 6am to 11pm. Transfer at Guangfu Road for Lines 1 and 3 to reach most city areas. Road travel runs long in traffic; the metro avoids that.Taxis from the airport to the city centre cost ¥60–90 and should use the meter. Airport express coaches run to major hotels (¥25–30). Car rental is available at the airport. Kunming is a major domestic hub for Yunnan province; many travelers use it as a gateway to Southeast Asian destinations.

Kunming Climate

Kunming sits at 1,895m elevation and has one of China's most temperate climates. Nicknamed the "Spring City." Year-round temperatures are mild (8–25°C) and rarely extreme.

Wet season (June–October) brings afternoon monsoon showers, which can cause delays but rarely severe disruptions. The airport's high elevation means thinner air affects aircraft performance in summer heat. Winter (December–February) is dry and sunny. Fog is uncommon.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BAV–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baotou to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,142 mi / 1,839 km
Flight time3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BAV
Full nameBaotou Donghe International Airport
IATA / ICAOBAV / ZBOW
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation3,321 ft / 1,012 m
Destination: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BAV to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Baotou Donghe International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,142 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BAV to KMG: Ruili Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xi'an Xianyang, Wuhan Tianhe and Chongqing Jiangbei.
Yes, return flights from KMG to BAV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSN, HET and UYN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BAV to KMG

Baotou Donghe International Airport (BAV) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Ruili Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BAV to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BAV to KMG is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,142 miles (1,839 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xi'an Xianyang, Wuhan Tianhe and Chongqing Jiangbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ordos (DSN), Hohhot (HET) and Yulin (UYN).