Hotan to Kunming (HTN–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between HTN and KMG. Nearest airports to HTN with scheduled service: Shache Airport (QSZ, 175 mi) · Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL, 239 mi) · Skardu International Airport (KDU, 268 mi)
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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
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 6h 18m 9CQWUQ → 3U8L9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Kunming flights
URC Ürümqi 6h 55m 3U8LCZ → 3UCZMU Ürümqi (URC) to Kunming flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 7h 35m EU → 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 50m MU → 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
CGO Zhengzhou 8h 8m 3UCZ → 3U8LA6 Zhengzhou (CGO) to Kunming flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 10h CAZH → 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kunming flights
PEK Beijing 10h 43m CAZH → 3U8LCA Beijing (PEK) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 11h 25m CAPNSC → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
TLQ Turpan 22h 20m EU → DR Turpan (TLQ) to Kunming flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) ~7h EU → 3UCAMU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Kunming flights
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Hotan to Kunming
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between HTN and KMG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HTN to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
LHW ~6h 18m URC ~6h 55m CTU ~7h 0m WUH ~7h 35m XIY ~7h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
838
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Kunming is 2 hours ahead of Hotan.
HTN: +06 · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Hotan, it's 8:00 PM in Kunming.
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

HTN–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hotan to Kunming route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HTN
Full nameHotan Airport
IATA / ICAOHTN / ZWTN
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
Elevation4,672 ft / 1,424 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 HTN to KMG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Ürümqi Tianshan and Wuhan Tianhe.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KMG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Kunming is 2 hours ahead of Hotan.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Ürümqi Tianshan and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.