Changde (Dingcheng) to Kunming (CGD–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9C8829
9C Spring
320
3:35 PM
CST TT2
5:30 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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9C8830
9C Spring
320
6:35 PM
CST
8:25 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Changde (Dingcheng) to Kunming
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 597 mi 1h 55m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

CGD–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Spring Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 597 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGD–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 1h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGD to KMG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGD to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
726
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.

Other ways to reach Kunming from Changde (Dingcheng)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric CGD→KMG YYA→KMG CSX→KMG
Distance from CGD 103 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 7 4 64
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 5m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of CGD with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Changde (Dingcheng).
CGD: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Changde (Dingcheng), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
597 mi / 960 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m.
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.

CGD–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Changde (Dingcheng) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance597 mi / 960 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: CGD
IATA / ICAOCGD / ZGCD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation128 ft / 39 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGD to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Changde Taohuayuan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 597 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Spring Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CGD to KMG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, HAK, TFU, SZX, CAN, SHA, HGH, XIY and PKX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to CGD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYA, CSX and YIH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CGD to KMG

Changde Taohuayuan Airport (CGD) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGD to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGD to KMG ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 597 miles (960 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yueyang (Yueyanglou) (YYA), Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) and Yichang (Xiaoting) (YIH).