Hangzhou to Kunming (HGH–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HGH–KMG is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Redhill Aviation and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 1,126 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 52 | 320, 321, 32N, 738 | 3h-3h40 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 14 | 737 | 3h-3h05 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 14 | 320 | 2h44-3h | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 13 | 320, 321 | 2h55-3h | – | – | – |
| GJ Eurofly Service Also: 3U | 7 | 320 | 3h15 | – | – | 3U |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 7 | 738 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 3h20 | – | – | 3U |
| DR Ruili Airlines | 3 | 73H | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Hangzhou
| Metric | HGH→KMG | YIW→KMG | NGB→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HGH | – | 66 mi | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 173 | 14 | 67 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
HGH: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Hangzhou Metro Line 7 serves the airport, connecting to central Hangzhou (West Lake area via transfer) in 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). The airport metro station opened in 2021. Trains operate from around 6am to 11pm.The airport is 30km southeast of central Hangzhou. Taxis cost ¥70–110 and take 40–60 minutes via the expressway. Airport shuttle buses (¥20–30) serve major hotels and the city centre. Ride-hailing (DiDi) is widely used.
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 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.
HGH–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HGH to KMG
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Redhill Aviation, Air China, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Eurofly Service, Kunming Airlines, Xiamen Air, Ruili Airlines and Hainan Airlines. With 173 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HGH to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HGH to KMG is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,126 miles (1,812 km). There are approximately 173 weekly flights outbound and 187 return, totaling 360 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Quanzhou Jinjiang and Zhuhai Jinwan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yiwu/Jinhua (YIW), Ningbo (NGB) and Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA).