Guangyuan (Lizhou) to Kunming (GYS–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SZX Shenzhen 5h 50m CZ → 3U8LCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 6h 15m TV → 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 20m CA → 3U8LAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kunming flights
HGH Hangzhou 6h 22m CASCZH → 3U8LCA Hangzhou (HGH) to Kunming flights
LXA Shannan (Gonggar) 6h 28m TV → 8LMUTV Shannan (Gonggar) (LXA) to Kunming flights
PEK Beijing 7h 6m CAZH → 3U8LCA Beijing (PEK) to Kunming flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 7h 8m 3U → 3UCAKY Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Kunming flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 10m 9C → 3UAFBA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kunming flights
NKG Nanjing 7h 48m TV → 3UCAHO Nanjing (NKG) to Kunming flights
URC Ürümqi 8h 31m 3U → 3UCZMU Ürümqi (URC) to Kunming flights
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Guangyuan (Lizhou) to Kunming
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 530 mi 1h 40m nonstop

GYS–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 530 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Kunming (KMG) Kunming to Guangyuan (Lizhou) flights
Carriers on this route

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 32N 1h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GYS to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
KWE ~4h 40m CSX ~4h 50m CGO ~5h 41m SZX ~5h 50m WUH ~6h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
886
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 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 2 9
Weekly flights 4 7 90
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 30m 1h 25m
Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) to Kunming flights · Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kunming flights · Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of GYS 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 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 40m 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

GYS–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangyuan (Lizhou) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance530 mi / 853 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GYS
Full nameGuangyuan Panlong Airport
IATA / ICAOGYS / ZUGU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 GYS to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangyuan Panlong Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 530 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GYS to KMG: Sichuan Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Shenzhen Bao'an, Wuhan Tianhe and Guangzhou Baiyun.
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.
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 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 is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shenzhen Bao'an, Wuhan Tianhe and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG), Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) and Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU).