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

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MU6597
MU China Eastern
32N
7:45 AM
CST
10:50 AM
CST
3h 5m
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3U2537
3U Sichuan
738
8:05 AM
CST
11:15 AM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MF8429
MF Xiamen
738
8:05 AM
CST
11:15 AM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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8L9880
8L Lucky
737
11:00 AM
CST
2:15 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AF5253
AF Air France
321
11:40 AM
CST
3:05 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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MU5505
MU China Eastern
321
11:40 AM
CST
3:05 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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3U2583
3U Sichuan
738
3:45 PM
CST
6:55 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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FU6509
FU Fuzhou
737
4:00 PM
CST
7:30 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DR6578
DR Ruili
73H
5:25 PM
CST
8:55 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU5744
MU China Eastern
738
9:35 PM
CST
1:15 AM+1
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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8L9879
8L Lucky
737
7:30 AM
CST
10:00 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MF8430
MF Xiamen
738
12:20 PM
CST
2:55 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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3U2538
3U Sichuan
738
12:20 PM
CST
2:55 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FU6510
FU Fuzhou
737
12:30 PM
CST
3:10 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DR6577
DR Ruili
73H
1:15 PM
CST
3:55 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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MU5506
MU China Eastern
321
4:20 PM
CST TT1
6:55 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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MU5743
MU China Eastern
738
6:05 PM
CST TT1
8:35 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MF8480
MF Xiamen
738
8:10 PM
CST
10:50 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2584
3U Sichuan
738
8:10 PM
CST
10:50 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Fuzhou (Changle) to Kunming
7 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 1,044 mi 3h 5m nonstop 54 1-stop hubs

FOC–KMG is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Lucky Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,044 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 21 321, 32N, 738 3h05-3h40 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 14 738 3h10
8L Lucky Air 7 737 3h15
AF Air France 7 321 3h25 SkyTeam
DR Ruili Airlines 7 73H 3h30
FU Fuzhou Airlines 7 737 3h30
MF Xiamen Air 7 738 3h10
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AF, MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L, FU
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, MF, MU
73H Boeing 737-800 – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + 8L + DR + FU + MF (42 flights/wk, 60%)
SkyTeam: AF + MU (28 flights/wk, 40%)
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
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FOC to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,771
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 7 6 5
Weekly flights 70 32 74
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 42m 2h 50m
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 5m to 3h 40m.
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 5m to 3h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights70 out / 63 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: FOC
IATA / ICAOFOC / ZSFZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr12.5M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 approximately 3h 5m to 3h 40m. The route covers 1,044 miles.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from FOC to KMG. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HNY, WXN, LZO, XFN, MDC, URC, YTY, VTE, CIH, NTG, CSX, XIY, HAK, WUH, SYX, CGO, CKG, TNA, HKG, WUX, SZX, NKG, PVG, SHA, NNG, TYN, CAN, TFU, ZUH, TAO, CZX, XMN, KUL, BKK, ICN, UYN, CGK, PEK, TSN, CTU, LHW, YNT, SIN, SJW, SHE, DLC, JHG, PKX, KWL, INC, YNZ, XUZ, HRB and CGQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 FOC to KMG

Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Air France, Ruili Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Xiamen Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FOC to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FOC to KMG ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,044 miles (1,681 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quanzhou (JJN), Xiamen (XMN) and Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ).