Changzhou to Kunming (CZX–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU9763
MU China Eastern
319
7:40 AM
CST
10:30 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY3224
KY Kunming
738
11:00 AM
CST
1:55 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2953+1
MU China Eastern
320
12:40 PM
CST
3:15 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8292
3U Sichuan
320
1:49 PM
CST
4:40 PM
CST
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8291
3U Sichuan
320
7:00 AM
CST
9:50 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY3223
KY Kunming
738
7:10 AM
CST
9:55 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2954+1
MU China Eastern
319
12:33 PM
CST
3:20 PM
CST
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9764
MU China Eastern
320
4:35 PM
CST TT1
7:15 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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3U8295
3U Sichuan
320
6:05 PM
CST
8:50 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Changzhou to Kunming
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,124 mi 2h 35m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

CZX–KMG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines and Ruili Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,124 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CZX–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U 14 319, 320 2h35-2h50 SkyTeam 3U
KY Kunming Airlines 7 738 2h55
DR Ruili Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – MU
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – KY
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: DR + KY (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CZX to KMG direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CZX to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,716
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 Changzhou

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric CZX→KMG YTY→KMG WUX→KMG
Distance from CZX 45 mi 48 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 5
Weekly flights 28 18 35
Flight time 2h 35m 3h 2h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of CZX with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Changzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,124 mi / 1,808 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 55m.
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.

CZX–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Changzhou to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,124 mi / 1,808 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 31 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: CZX
IATA / ICAOCZX / ZSCG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CZX to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Changzhou Benniu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,124 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from CZX to KMG. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZUH, JJN, JHG, KWE, KOW, HRB, CGQ, TAO, NNG, CSX, TYN, XMN, XIY, CAN, FOC, SZX, CKG, TFU, PEK, SWA, PKX, DLC, WNZ, HKG, CTU, SHE, INC, VTE, HAK and MIG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to CZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YTY, WUX and NKG. 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 CZX to KMG

Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CZX to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CZX to KMG ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,124 miles (1,808 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ZUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yangzhou (YTY), Wuxi (WUX) and Nanjing (NKG).