Datong to Kunming (DAT–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
KHN Nanchang 5h 39m MU → 3U8LA6 Nanchang (KHN) to Kunming flights
CGO Zhengzhou 5h 55m DZ → 3U8LCZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Kunming flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 6h 5m MU → 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 7h 3m A6 → A6CZDR Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Kunming flights
HFE Hefei 7h 13m MU → 3U8LMU Hefei (HFE) to Kunming flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 32m DZ → 3U8LCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming flights
NKG Nanjing 7h 35m MU → 3UCAHO Nanjing (NKG) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 49m PN → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
HGH Hangzhou 10h 18m HOMU → 3U8LCA Hangzhou (HGH) to Kunming flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 10h 23m HO → 3U8L9C Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Kunming flights
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Datong to Kunming
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,200 mi 3h 20m nonstop

DAT–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,200 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAT–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 738 3h20 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 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, DAT to KMG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAT to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
KHN ~5h 39m CGO ~5h 55m WUH ~6h 5m CSX ~7h 3m HFE ~7h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,059
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 Datong

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric DAT→KMG HET→KMG SJW→KMG
Distance from DAT – 103 mi 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 8
Weekly flights 7 7 77
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 15m 2h 55m
Hohhot (HET) to Kunming flights · Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Kunming flights · Beijing (PKX) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAT 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 Datong.
DAT: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Datong, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,200 mi / 1,930 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m 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

DAT–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Datong to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,200 mi / 1,930 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAT
Full nameDatong Yungang International Airport
IATA / ICAODAT / ZBDT
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation3,442 ft / 1,049 m
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 DAT to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Datong Yungang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 3h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,200 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DAT to KMG: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Nanchang Changbei, Zhengzhou Xinzheng and Wuhan Tianhe.
Yes, return flights from KMG to DAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HET, SJW and PKX. 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 DAT to KMG

Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAT to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAT to KMG is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,200 miles (1,930 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nanchang Changbei, Zhengzhou Xinzheng and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hohhot (HET), Shijiazhuang (SJW) and Beijing (PKX).