Changde (Dingcheng) to Kunming (CGD–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
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 25m 3U → 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kunming flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 37m CZ → 3U8LCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 40m GS → 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 6h 25m GS → 3U8LA6 Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Kunming flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 10h 25m CZ → 3U8LAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kunming flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 12h 28m 9C → 3U8L9C Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Kunming flights
PKX Beijing 13h 30m CZ → 3UCZEY Beijing (PKX) to Kunming flights
HGH Hangzhou 14h 3U → 3U8LCA Hangzhou (HGH) to Kunming flights
KWE Guiyang (Nanming) ~4h 10m G5 → MU Guiyang (Nanming) (KWE) to Kunming flights
HUZ Huizhou (Pingtan) ~5h 30m GS → KY Huizhou (Pingtan) (HUZ) to Kunming flights
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Changde (Dingcheng) to Kunming
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 597 mi 1h 50m nonstop

CGD–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Spring Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 597 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 1h50 – – –
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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGD to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
KWE ~4h 10m TFU ~5h 25m HUZ ~5h 30m SZX ~5h 37m XIY ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
725
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 Changde (Dingcheng)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric CGD→KMG DYG→KMG YYA→KMG
Distance from CGD – 73 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 4 4
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 50m 2h 20m
Zhangjiajie (Yongding) (DYG) to Kunming flights · Yueyang (Yueyanglou) (YYA) to Kunming flights · Jingzhou (Shashi) (SHS) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGD 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 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 50m 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

CGD–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Changde (Dingcheng) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance597 mi / 960 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CGD
Full nameChangde Taohuayuan Airport
IATA / ICAOCGD / ZGCD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation128 ft / 39 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 CGD to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Changde Taohuayuan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 597 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CGD to KMG: Spring Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Chengdu Tianfu, Shenzhen Bao'an and Xi'an Xianyang.
Yes, return flights from KMG to CGD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DYG, YYA and SHS. 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 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 is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Tianfu, Shenzhen Bao'an and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zhangjiajie (Yongding) (DYG), Yueyang (Yueyanglou) (YYA) and Jingzhou (Shashi) (SHS).