Guangyuan (Lizhou) to Kunming (GYS–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U8248
3U Sichuan
320
11:05 PM
CST
12:55 AM+1
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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3U8247
3U Sichuan
320
2:15 PM
CST
4:15 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
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Guangyuan (Lizhou) to Kunming
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 530 mi 1h 50m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

GYS–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 530 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GYS–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 4 320 1h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GYS to KMG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GYS to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
848
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 Guangyuan (Lizhou)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric GYS→KMG MIG→KMG TFU→KMG
Distance from GYS 87 mi 161 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 4 7 50
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 35m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of GYS with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Guangyuan (Lizhou).
GYS: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangyuan (Lizhou), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
530 mi / 853 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.
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.

GYS–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangyuan (Lizhou) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance530 mi / 853 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: GYS
IATA / ICAOGYS / ZUGU
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GYS to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangyuan Panlong Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 530 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from GYS to KMG. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NNG, NGB, CGO, PEK, NKG, TNA, SZX, PVG, CAN, HGH, SJW, CSX, LXA and URC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to GYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIG, TFU and CTU. 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 GYS to KMG

Guangyuan Panlong Airport (GYS) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GYS to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GYS to KMG ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 530 miles (853 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG), Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) and Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU).