Fuzhou (Changle) to Kunming (FOC–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,044 mi airlines charter/private 81/wk
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Flight Schedule 24 flights Verified 5m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU6597+1
MU China Eastern
320
6:55 AM
CST
9:50 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2545cs
3U Sichuan
7M8
7:45 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
3h 10m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8429+1
MF Xiamen
738
7:45 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
3h 10m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U5413cs
Starts Sep 24
3U Sichuan
320
8:15 AM
CST
11:30 AM
CST
3h 15m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FU6509
FU Fuzhou
737
10:05 AM
CST TT1
12:50 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF5253
AF Air France
32N
11:40 AM
CST
2:55 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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MU5505
MU China Eastern
321
11:40 AM
CST
2:50 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9880
8L Redhill Aviation
737
12:10 PM
CST TT1
3:15 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5874
MU China Eastern
737
12:55 PM
CST
3:50 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU5744
MU China Eastern
737
3:25 PM
CST
6:25 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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MF8479+1
MF Xiamen
738
4:05 PM
CST
7:05 PM
CST
3h
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2587cs
3U Sichuan
738
4:05 PM
CST
7:05 PM
CST
3h
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6578
DR Ruili
73H
11:25 PM
CST Red-eye
1:55 AM+1
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6577
DR Ruili
73H
7:10 AM
CST TT1
10:00 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9879
8L Redhill Aviation
737
8:10 AM
CST
11:05 AM
CST
2h 55m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5873
MU China Eastern
737
8:55 AM
CST TS1
11:55 AM
CST
3h
87%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5743
MU China Eastern
737
11:35 AM
CST T1
2:30 PM
CST
2h 55m
87%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2546cs
3U Sichuan
738
12:10 PM
CST
3:00 PM
CST
2h 50m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8430+1
MF Xiamen
738
12:10 PM
CST
3:00 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5506
MU China Eastern
321
4:05 PM
CST
7:05 PM
CST
3h
87%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2588cs
3U Sichuan
738
8:10 PM
CST
10:55 PM
CST
2h 45m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8480+1
MF Xiamen
738
8:10 PM
CST
10:55 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FU6510
FU Fuzhou
737
8:30 PM
CST
11:25 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6598
MU China Eastern
320
9:25 PM
CST TS1 Red-eye
12:25 AM+1
CST
3h
87%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
HNY Hengyang 4h 50m GS FM Hengyang (HNY) to Kunming flights
NNG Nanning (Jiangnan) 4h 50m CAFUJD MU Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG) to Kunming flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 4h 50m 3UFUHU A6BKCZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 4h 58m 3UCAEU 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 5h 3UFUHU 3U8LA6 Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Kunming flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 13m 3UEUMF 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 14m 3UCZMF 3U8LAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kunming flights
NKG Nanjing 5h 15m 3UMFMU 3UA6BK Nanjing (NKG) to Kunming flights
ZUH Zhuhai (Jinwan) 5h 20m 3UHUMF 3U8LCZ Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) to Kunming flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 5h 25m 3UCAEU 3UCAMU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Kunming flights
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Fuzhou (Changle) to Kunming
6 carriers, 81 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 1,044 mi 3h nonstop

FOC–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Air and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 1,044 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FOC–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U 24 320, 321, 737 2h55-3h10 SkyTeam 3U
MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U 14 738 3h-3h10 3U
8L Redhill Aviation 7 737 3h05
AF Air France 7 32N 3h15 SkyTeam
DR Ruili Airlines 7 73H 2h30
FU Fuzhou Airlines 1 737 2h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, MU
321 Airbus A321 – MU
32N Airbus A320neo – AF
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L, FU, MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, MF
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – DR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 3U
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + MU (31 flights/wk, 52%)
Unaffiliated: 8L + DR + FU + MF (29 flights/wk, 48%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FOC to KMG direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
81
Outbound / wk
67
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FOC to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,176
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 Fuzhou (Changle)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric FOC→KMG JJN→KMG XMN→KMG
Distance from FOC 104 mi 136 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 7 9
Weekly flights 81 28 123
Flight time 3h 2h 40m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of FOC with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Fuzhou (Changle).
FOC: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Fuzhou (Changle), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,044 mi / 1,681 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m 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.

FOC–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fuzhou (Changle) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,044 mi / 1,681 km
Flight time3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights81 out / 67 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FOC
IATA / ICAOFOC / ZSFZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr12.5M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FOC to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Fuzhou Changle International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,044 miles.
6 airlines operate flights from FOC to KMG: China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Air, Redhill Aviation, Air France, and others.
This route has frequent 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 Hengyang Nanyue, Nanning Wuxu and Changsha Huanghua.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KMG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from KMG to FOC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JJN, XMN and WNZ. 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 FOC to KMG

Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Air, Redhill Aviation, Air France, Ruili Airlines and Fuzhou Airlines. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FOC to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FOC to KMG is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,044 miles (1,681 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hengyang Nanyue, Nanning Wuxu and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quanzhou (JJN), Xiamen (XMN) and Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ).