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

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3U1703
3U Sichuan
32N
12:25 PM
CST TT2
5:45 PM
CST
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6459
CZ China Southern
32N
12:25 PM
CST TT2
5:45 PM
CST
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6460
CZ China Southern
32N
7:20 AM
CST
11:35 AM
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1704
3U Sichuan
32N
6:50 PM
CST
11:20 PM
CST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Changchun to Kunming
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,826 mi 5h 20m nonstop 55 1-stop hubs

CGQ–KMG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,826 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGQ–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 32N 5h20
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 32N 5h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 3U, CZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGQ to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,568
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 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 2 3 6
Weekly flights 14 7 52
Flight time 5h 20m 5h 20m 4h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of CGQ with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

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 5h 20m.
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.

CGQ–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Changchun to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,826 mi / 2,939 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: CGQ
IATA / ICAOCGQ / ZYCC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr11.7M
Elevation706 ft / 215 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGQ to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Changchun Longjia International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 5h 20m. The route covers 1,826 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CGQ to KMG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZJ, WHA, NNG, WEH, YCU, CTU, HYN, URC, LYI, YTY, XUZ, XFN, CKG, ZUH, XIY, TAO, YIW, YNT, WUH, WNZ, LYG, CSX, NKG, CZX, PEK, TNA, WUX, HGH, CGO, HIA, TFU, XMN, DSN, PVG, CAN, ICN, NGB, SZX, LHW, SYX, HFE, HAK, PKX, SJW, TYN, HKG, SHA, FOC, KHN, TSN, NTG, HET, UYN, INC and YNZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 CGQ to KMG

Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and 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 ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes. 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

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BZJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Harbin (HRB) and Shenyang (SHE).