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

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FM Shanghai
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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
XUZ Xuzhou 5h 20m 3UG5GJ → 3U8LGJ Xuzhou (XUZ) to Kunming flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 5h 20m 9CCASC → 3UCAKY Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Kunming flights
WDS Shiyan (Maojian) 5h 23m CASC → CASC Shiyan (Maojian) (WDS) to Kunming flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 5h 33m CACZGS → 8LA6MU Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Kunming flights
TYN Taiyuan 5h 35m 9CBKCZ → 8LDRKY Taiyuan (TYN) to Kunming flights
NKG Nanjing 5h 35m 3UCZHO → 3UCAHO Nanjing (NKG) to Kunming flights
CGO Zhengzhou 5h 38m 3U9CCZ → 3U8LCZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Kunming flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 40m AQCACZ → 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
SJW Shijiazhuang 5h 43m 3U9CCZ → 8L9CKN Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Kunming flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 45m CZHUKY → A6CZDR Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Kunming flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Kunming
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,445 mi 4h 6m nonstop

DLC–KMG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,445 miles in approximately 4h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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
FM Shanghai Airlines 7 738 4h06 – – –
MU China Eastern Airlines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FM (7 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: MU (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DLC to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
XUZ ~5h 20m TNA ~5h 20m WDS ~5h 23m TAO ~5h 33m TYN ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,643
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 2 3 1
Weekly flights 7 21 7
Flight time 4h 6m 3h 20m 3h 50m
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 6m 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

DLC–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,445 mi / 2,325 km
Flight time4h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/Chongqing
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 about 4h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 1,445 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DLC to KMG: Shanghai Airlines and 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 Xuzhou Guanyin, Jinan Yaoqiang and Shiyan Wudangshan.
Yes, return flights from KMG to DLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YNT, WEH and TAO. 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 DLC to KMG

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines and 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 is about 4 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,445 miles (2,325 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 Xuzhou Guanyin, Jinan Yaoqiang and Shiyan Wudangshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT), Weihai (WEH) and Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO).