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

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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
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 15m G5 → 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kunming flights
ZUH Zhuhai (Jinwan) 6h 3m LT → 3U8LCZ Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) to Kunming flights
SZX Shenzhen 6h 9m DZ → 3U8LCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming flights
PEK Beijing 6h 15m CAZH → 3U8LCA Beijing (PEK) to Kunming flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 6h 23m DZ → 8LA6MU Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Kunming flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 6h 35m HO → 3UAFBA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kunming flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 6h 53m 3UG5 → 3U8LA6 Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Kunming flights
TSN Tianjin 7h 30m 3UG5 → 3UCAFM Tianjin (TSN) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 55m G5 → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 11h 14m 3UG5GT → FM Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Kunming flights
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Changzhi to Kunming
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 978 mi 3h nonstop

CIH–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Donghai Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 978 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 3h – – –
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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CIH to KMG direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
1
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIH to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
TFU ~5h 15m KWL ~5h 25m WUH ~5h 25m ZUH ~6h 3m SZX ~6h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,101
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 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 4 1
Weekly flights 3 43 7
Flight time 3h 2h 35m 2h 20m
Taiyuan (TYN) to Kunming flights · Luoyang (Laocheng) (LYA) to Kunming flights · Zhengzhou (CGO) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of CIH 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 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 3h 0m 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

CIH–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Changzhi to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance978 mi / 1,574 km
Flight time3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CIH
Full nameChangzhi Wangcun Airport
IATA / ICAOCIH / ZBCZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 CIH to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Changzhi Wangcun Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 978 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CIH to KMG: Donghai Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Chengdu Tianfu, Zhuhai Jinwan and Shenzhen Bao'an.
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.
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 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 is about 3 hours gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Tianfu, Zhuhai Jinwan and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Taiyuan (TYN), Luoyang (Laocheng) (LYA) and Zhengzhou (CGO).