Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Kunming (CTU–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CTU–KMG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Tibet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 381 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: SC | 14 | 319, 32N | 1h40 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 14 | 738 | 1h30 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| TV Tibet Airlines | 7 | 320 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U | 0 | – | – | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Chengdu (Shuangliu)
| Metric | CTU→KMG | TFU→KMG | MIG→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CTU | – | 34 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 67 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 25m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
CTU: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
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.
CTU–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CTU to KMG
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación, China Eastern Airlines and Tibet Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CTU to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CTU to KMG ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 381 miles (614 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TCZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO).