Changzhi to Kunming (CIH–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DZ6372
DZ Donghai
733
6:25 PM
CST
8:55 PM
CST
2h 30m
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DZ6371
DZ Donghai
733
9:55 AM
CST
12:30 PM
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2h 35m
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Changzhi to Kunming
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 978 mi 2h 30m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

CIH–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Donghai Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 978 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CIH–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DZ Donghai Airlines 3 733 2h30
Aircraft on this route
733 Boeing 737-300 – DZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DZ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CIH to KMG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
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Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
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Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIH to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,040
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 Changzhi

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric CIH→KMG TYN→KMG LYA→KMG
Distance from CIH 107 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 3 33 7
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 40m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of CIH with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Changzhi.
CIH: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Changzhi, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
978 mi / 1,574 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
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.

CIH–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Changzhi to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance978 mi / 1,574 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: CIH
IATA / ICAOCIH / ZBCZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CIH to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Changzhi Wangcun Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 978 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Donghai Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from CIH to KMG. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DLC, TAO, HAK, SHE, HGH, PVG, WUH, PKX, PEK, CKG, TFU, FOC, HET, SZX, TSN and HRB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to CIH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYN, LYA and CGO. 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 CIH to KMG

Changzhi Wangcun Airport (CIH) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Donghai Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CIH to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIH to KMG ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 978 miles (1,574 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via DLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Taiyuan (TYN), Luoyang (Laocheng) (LYA) and Zhengzhou (CGO).