Ji'an to Kunming (JGS–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU9714
MU China Eastern
737
4:55 PM
CST
7:25 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU9713
MU China Eastern
738
8:05 AM
CST TT1
10:15 AM
CST
2h 10m
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Ji'an to Kunming
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 743 mi 2h 30m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

JGS–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 743 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JGS–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 737 2h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JGS to KMG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JGS to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
703
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 Ji'an

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric JGS→KMG CSX→KMG KHN→KMG
Distance from JGS 131 mi 156 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 5
Weekly flights 7 64 49
Flight time 2h 30m 1h 55m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of JGS with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Ji'an.
JGS: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ji'an, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
743 mi / 1,195 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
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.

JGS–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ji'an to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance743 mi / 1,195 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: JGS
IATA / ICAOJGS / ZSGS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation281 ft / 86 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JGS to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Jinggangshan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 743 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from JGS to KMG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BAR, HAK, CKG, PVG, ZUH, NGB, SHA, TFU, XIY, PEK and XMN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to JGS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CSX, KHN and YYA. 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 JGS to KMG

Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JGS to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JGS to KMG ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 743 miles (1,195 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BAR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changsha (Changsha) (CSX), Nanchang (KHN) and Yueyang (Yueyanglou) (YYA).