Jakarta to Kunming (CGK–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CGK–KMG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lucky Air and Citilink lead the route. The flight covers 2,173 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L Lucky Air | 3 | 320 | 6h27 | – | – | – |
| QG Citilink | 2 | 320 | 5h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CGK: WIB · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Jakarta, it's 7:00 PM in Kunming.
The airport rail link from BNI City Station (Sudirman Baru) takes 45 minutes (IDR 70,000-100,000 depending on promotions). Trains run every 30-60 minutes from early morning to late evening. BNI City connects to the Sudirman MRT station by foot, making it reachable from most central Jakarta neighborhoods. Buy tickets at the station counter or online at reservation.kci.id.
Grab and Gojek are the go-to ride-hail apps. From central Jakarta to CGK, expect IDR 124,000-200,000 and 45 minutes without traffic. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-19:00) can stretch that to two hours. Regular taxis from the city to the airport cost IDR 150,000-250,000 by meter. The DAMRI airport bus runs from Gambir and other hubs for IDR 40,000-60,000 but takes 90+ minutes.
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.
CGK–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGK to KMG
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air and Citilink. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGK to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGK to KMG ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,173 miles (3,496 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via TFU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.