Dali (Xiaguan) to Kunming (DLU–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
JHG Jinghong (Gasa) 4h 5m 8L → 8LFMMU Jinghong (Gasa) (JHG) to Kunming flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 4h 10m 8LCAZH → 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 4h 45m CAPNSC → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 5h 10m CA → 3UCAMU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Kunming flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 35m 8LJDTV → 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 35m 8LCZPN → 8LA6BK Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Kunming flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 40m CZ → 3U8LCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 45m 8LPN → 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 50m 3UCZ → 3U8LAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kunming flights
ZUH Zhuhai (Jinwan) 6h 8m 8L → 3U8LCZ Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) to Kunming flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dali (Xiaguan) to Kunming
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 168 mi 0h 44m nonstop

DLU–KMG had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 168 miles in 0h 44m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DLU–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DLU to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
JHG ~4h 5m TFU ~4h 10m CKG ~4h 45m CTU ~5h 10m GYS ~5h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,627
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 Dali (Xiaguan)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric DLU→KMG BSD→KMG TCZ→KMG
Distance from DLU – 83 mi 125 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 4
Weekly flights – 29 21
Flight time 0h 44m 0h 55m 0h 55m
Baoshan (Longyang) (BSD) to Kunming flights · Baoshan (Tengchong) (TCZ) to Kunming flights · Lincang (LNJ) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of DLU 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 Dali (Xiaguan).
DLU: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dali (Xiaguan), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
168 mi / 270 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 44m 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

DLU–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dali (Xiaguan) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance168 mi / 270 km
Flight time0h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DLU
Full nameDali Fengyi Airport
IATA / ICAODLU / ZPDL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,050 ft / 2,149 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 DLU to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Dali Fengyi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 0h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 168 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DLU to KMG: China Eastern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xishuangbanna Gasa, Chengdu Tianfu and Chongqing Jiangbei.
Yes, return flights from KMG to DLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BSD, TCZ and LNJ. 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 DLU to KMG

Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DLU to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DLU to KMG is about 0 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 168 miles (270 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xishuangbanna Gasa, Chengdu Tianfu and Chongqing Jiangbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baoshan (Longyang) (BSD), Baoshan (Tengchong) (TCZ) and Lincang (LNJ).