Changchun to Kunming (CGQ–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U Sichuan
32N
9:05 AM
CST TT2
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CZ6459+1
CZ China Southern
320
9:05 AM
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CZ China Southern
32N
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3U Sichuan
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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
HFE Hefei 6h 18m CAFMHU → 3U8LBK Hefei (HFE) to Kunming flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 6h 20m 3UCACZ → 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
CGO Zhengzhou 6h 20m 3U9CCZ → 3U8LA6 Zhengzhou (CGO) to Kunming flights
NKG Nanjing 6h 25m 3UAQCA → 3UA6BK Nanjing (NKG) to Kunming flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 6h 25m 3UMFQW → 3U8LCA Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Kunming flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 6h 30m 3UCACZ → 8LA6KY Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Kunming flights
HET Hohhot 6h 35m 3UCACZ → 8L Hohhot (HET) to Kunming flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 35m 3U9HCZ → 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
XUZ Xuzhou 6h 35m GJ → 3U8LGJ Xuzhou (XUZ) to Kunming flights
SJW Shijiazhuang 6h 40m 9CGSJD → 8L9CKN Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Kunming flights
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Changchun to Kunming
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,826 mi 4h 55m nonstop

CGQ–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,826 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGQ–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U 7 320 4h55 – SkyTeam 3U
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CZ
32N Airbus A320neo – 3U
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (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, CGQ to KMG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGQ to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
HFE ~6h 18m WUH ~6h 20m CGO ~6h 20m NKG ~6h 25m TNA ~6h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,640
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 Changchun

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric CGQ→KMG HRB→KMG SHE→KMG
Distance from CGQ – 116 mi 197 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 8
Weekly flights 14 – 63
Flight time 4h 55m 5h 20m 4h 30m
Harbin (HRB) to Kunming flights · Shenyang (SHE) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGQ 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 Changchun.
CGQ: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Changchun, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,826 mi / 2,939 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m 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

CGQ–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Changchun to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,826 mi / 2,939 km
Flight time4h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CGQ
Full nameChangchun Longjia International Airport
IATA / ICAOCGQ / ZYCC
TimezoneAsia/Harbin
Passengers/yr11.7M
Elevation706 ft / 215 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 CGQ to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Changchun Longjia International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 4h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,826 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CGQ to KMG: China Southern 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 Hefei Xinqiao, Wuhan Tianhe and Zhengzhou Xinzheng.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KMG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from KMG to CGQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HRB and SHE. 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 CGQ to KMG

Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CGQ to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGQ to KMG is about 4 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,826 miles (2,939 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hefei Xinqiao, Wuhan Tianhe and Zhengzhou Xinzheng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Harbin (HRB) and Shenyang (SHE).