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

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8L9846
8L Lucky
737
10:45 AM
CST
2:10 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2665
MU China Eastern
320
7:40 PM
CST TT1
10:55 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9845
8L Lucky
737
7:15 AM
CST
10:00 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2666
MU China Eastern
320
9:25 AM
CST
12:30 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Huai'an to Kunming
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,142 mi 3h 15m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

HIA–KMG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,142 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HIA–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 320 3h15 SkyTeam
8L Lucky Air 5 737 3h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 58%)
Unaffiliated: 8L (5 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HIA to KMG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HIA to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,379
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 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 12 3 11
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 10m 3h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of HIA with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

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 3h 15m to 3h 25m.
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.

HIA–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Huai'an to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,142 mi / 1,837 km
Flight time3h 15m to 3h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 11 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: HIA
IATA / ICAOHIA / ZSSH
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HIA to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Huai'an Lianshui International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 3h 15m to 3h 25m. The route covers 1,142 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Lucky Air and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from HIA to KMG. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XIY, NNG, XMN, CAN, TFU, TYN, SZX, KHN, HRB, TSN, WUH, KWL, CKG, ZUH, LHW, CSX, HAK, CGQ, SWA, DLC and SHE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 HIA to KMG

Huai'an Lianshui International Airport (HIA) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HIA to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HIA to KMG ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,142 miles (1,837 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via XIY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lianyungang (LYG), Yancheng (Tinghu) (YNZ) and Yangzhou (YTY).