Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Kunming (DLC–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Kunming
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,445 mi 4h 10m nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

DLC–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,445 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DLC–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 738 4h10 – 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, DLC 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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DLC to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
UYN ~5h 35m CIH ~5h 55m ENY ~6h 35m FUG ~7h 50m YNZ ~8h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,512
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 Dalian (Ganjingzi)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric DLC→KMG YNT→KMG WEH→KMG
Distance from DLC – 95 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 7 28 7
Flight time 4h 10m 3h 25m 3h 55m
Yantai (YNT) to Kunming flights · Weihai (WEH) to Kunming flights · Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of DLC 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 Dalian (Ganjingzi).
DLC: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,445 mi / 2,325 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
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

DLC–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,445 mi / 2,325 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: DLC
Full nameDalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
IATA / ICAODLC / ZYTL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr19.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m
Destination: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DLC to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,445 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DLC to KMG.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UYN, CIH, ENY, FUG, YNZ, KOW, YTY, TAO, HKG, HAK, XIY, XUZ, LHW, WEH, YCU, FOC, JUZ, TFU, WUX, WUH, CKG, NKG, CGO, NGB, CSX, ICN, TSN, YNT, SYX, TNA, HET, TYN, PVG, CTU, YIH, PEK, CZX, WHA, HGH, SHA, CAN, SJW, HFE, SZX, PKX, NTG, XMN, HIA, KHN, WNZ, LYG, LYA and URC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include YNT, WEH and TAO. 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 DLC to KMG

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) 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.

DLC to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DLC to KMG ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,445 miles (2,325 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via UYN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT), Weihai (WEH) and Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO).