Huai'an to Kunming (HIA–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8L Redhill Aviation
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MU2665
MU China Eastern
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6:54 PM
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8L9845
8L Redhill Aviation
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MU2666
MU China Eastern
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8:51 AM
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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
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 4h 55m MU → 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 4h 58m GSMF → 8LA6BK Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Kunming flights
KHN Nanchang 5h 5m MFRY → 3U8LA6 Nanchang (KHN) to Kunming flights
TYN Taiyuan 5h 35m MU → 8LDRKY Taiyuan (TYN) to Kunming flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 35m CZMU → 3U8LAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 43m 8L → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 5h 43m MU → 3U8LAF Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Kunming flights
SZX Shenzhen 6h 5m 9CCZGY → 3U8LCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 6h 25m UQ → 3U8L9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Kunming flights
WNZ Wenzhou (Longwan) 6h 35m MU → 8LCADR Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ) to Kunming flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Huai'an to Kunming
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,142 mi 2h 46m nonstop

HIA–KMG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,142 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HIA–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 7 737 2h40 – – –
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 320 2h51 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HIA to KMG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HIA to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
WUH ~4h 55m CSX ~4h 58m KHN ~5h 5m TYN ~5h 35m CAN ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,580
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 Huai'an

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric HIA→KMG LYG→KMG YNZ→KMG
Distance from HIA – 43 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 14 3 14
Flight time 2h 46m 3h 25m 2h 43m
Lianyungang (LYG) to Kunming flights · Yancheng (Tinghu) (YNZ) to Kunming flights · Yangzhou (YTY) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of HIA 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 Huai'an.
HIA: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Huai'an, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,142 mi / 1,837 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m 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

HIA–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Huai'an to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,142 mi / 1,837 km
Flight time2h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HIA
Full nameHuai'an Lianshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOHIA / ZSSH
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
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 HIA to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Huai'an Lianshui International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 2h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,142 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from HIA to KMG: Redhill Aviation and China Eastern Airlines.
This route has 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 Wuhan Tianhe, Changsha Huanghua and Nanchang Changbei.
Yes, return flights from KMG to HIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LYG, YNZ and YTY. 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 HIA to KMG

Huai'an Lianshui International Airport (HIA) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation and China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HIA to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HIA to KMG is about 2 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,142 miles (1,837 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wuhan Tianhe, Changsha Huanghua and Nanchang Changbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lianyungang (LYG), Yancheng (Tinghu) (YNZ) and Yangzhou (YTY).