Changde (Dingcheng) to Kunming (CGD–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Changde (Dingcheng)
| Metric | CGD→KMG | DYG→KMG | YYA→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGD | – | 73 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 4 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 50m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
CGD: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Changde (Dingcheng), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
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 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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 50 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
11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via KWE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zhangjiajie (Yongding) (DYG), Yueyang (Yueyanglou) (YYA) and Jingzhou (Shashi) (SHS).