Changsha (Changsha) to Kunming (CSX–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CSX–KMG is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. Air Travel, China Eastern Airlines and Kunming Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 Air Travel | 21 | 320 | 1h50-2h15 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 21 | 321, 738 | 2h-2h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 17 | 737, 738 | 1h50-2h10 | – | – | – |
| BK Potomac Air | 7 | 73W | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 7 | 320 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h | – | – | – |
| DR Ruili Airlines | 4 | 73H | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 3 | 73H | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Changsha (Changsha)
| Metric | CSX→KMG | YIC→KMG | YYA→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CSX | – | 71 mi | 78 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 101 | – | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 10m | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
CSX: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Changsha (Changsha), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Changsha Metro Line 6 connects the city centre (Changsha South Railway Station interchange) to the airport in 50 minutes for CNY 8–10. The metro operates from roughly 06:30 to 23:00. Airport shuttle buses depart from major hotels and the railway station for CNY 20.DiDi and taxis run from the city centre for CNY 80–130 depending on traffic; the airport is about 25 km east of the city. Driving via G60 Shanghai–Kunming Expressway with dedicated airport exit takes 35–50 minutes in normal conditions.
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.
CSX–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CSX to KMG
Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Travel, China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Potomac Air, China Southern Airlines, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación, Shanghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Ruili Airlines and Redhill Aviation. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CSX to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CSX to KMG is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 669 miles (1,077 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 99 return, totaling 200 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Chengdu Tianfu and Chengdu Shuangliu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yichun (YIC), Yueyang (Yueyanglou) (YYA) and Changde (Dingcheng) (CGD).