Nanchang to Kunming (KHN–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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839 mi airlines charter/private 77/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 8m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU6333+2
MU China Eastern
320
8:00 AM
CST TT2
10:25 AM
CST
2h 25m
82%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U5387cs
3U Sichuan
320
8:00 AM
CST TT2
10:25 AM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF5472cs
MF Xiamen
738
8:15 AM
CST TT2
10:40 AM
CST
2h 25m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC9739cs
SC Shandong
738
8:20 AM
CST
10:50 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8841+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
8:20 AM
CST
10:50 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6299
MU China Eastern
320
12:05 PM
CST
2:20 PM
CST
2h 15m
82%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY8250
KY Kunming
738
1:05 PM
CST TT2
3:08 PM
CST
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A67130
A6 Air Travel
320
5:35 PM
CST
8:00 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RY8821+2
RY Jiangxi
738
7:00 PM
CST TT2
9:25 PM
CST
2h 25m
87%
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9856
8L Redhill Aviation
737
7:40 PM
CST
10:05 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6335+1
MU China Eastern
320
8:00 PM
CST TT2
10:20 PM
CST
2h 20m
82%
M T W T F S S
Prices
A67129
A6 Air Travel
320
7:00 AM
CST
9:20 AM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9663
MU China Eastern
738
7:35 AM
CST TT1
9:50 AM
CST
2h 15m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6334+1
MU China Eastern
320
11:30 AM
CST TT1
2:00 PM
CST
2h 30m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF5473cs
MF Xiamen
738
11:50 AM
CST
2:15 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH8842
ZH Shenzhen
738
11:55 AM
CST
2:20 PM
CST
2h 25m
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6300
MU China Eastern
320
3:30 PM
CST TS1
5:50 PM
CST
2h 20m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY8249
KY Kunming
738
4:15 PM
CST
6:30 PM
CST
2h 15m
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9855
8L Redhill Aviation
737
4:25 PM
CST
6:50 PM
CST
2h 25m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
RY8822+2
RY Jiangxi
738
10:30 PM
CST
12:45 AM+1
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6336+1
MU China Eastern
320
11:25 PM
CST TT1
1:40 AM+1
CST
2h 15m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
CKG Chongqing 4h 20m 3UCAMF 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 4h 40m CAZH 3UCAMU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Kunming flights
LUM Dehong (Mangshi) 4h 45m A6DR 8L9CDR Dehong (Mangshi) (LUM) to Kunming flights
ZHA Zhanjiang 4h 50m MU DRMU Zhanjiang (ZHA) to Kunming flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 4h 50m CZKQMU 3U8LAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kunming flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h CAMFMU 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kunming flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 5h 5m HUMFMU 3U8LA6 Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Kunming flights
ZUH Zhuhai (Jinwan) 5h 15m 9CBKCA 3U8LCZ Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) to Kunming flights
XMN Xiamen 5h 15m MFRY 3UCAKY Xiamen (XMN) to Kunming flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 18m 9CBKMF 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
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Nanchang to Kunming
6 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 839 mi 2h 25m nonstop

KHN–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Redhill Aviation and Air Travel lead the route. The flight covers 839 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KHN–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U 21 320 2h15-2h25 SkyTeam 3U
8L Redhill Aviation 7 737 2h25
A6 Air Travel 7 320 2h25
KY Kunming Airlines 7 738 2h03
RY Jiangxi Air Also: MF 7 738 2h25 MF
ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC 7 738 2h30 Star Alliance CA, SC
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, A6, MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
738 Boeing 737-800 – KY, MF, RY, SC, ZH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + A6 + KY + RY (28 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: MU (21 flights/wk, 38%)
Star Alliance: ZH (7 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KHN to KMG direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
70
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KHN to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,602
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 Nanchang

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric KHN→KMG YIC→KMG SQD→KMG
Distance from KHN 122 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1 1
Weekly flights 77 3 3
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 10m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of KHN with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Nanchang.
KHN: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanchang, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
839 mi / 1,350 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m 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.

KHN–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanchang to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance839 mi / 1,350 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights77 out / 70 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KHN
IATA / ICAOKHN / ZSCN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr11.2M
Elevation143 ft / 44 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KHN to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanchang Changbei International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 839 miles.
6 airlines operate flights from KHN to KMG: China Eastern Airlines, Redhill Aviation, Air Travel, Kunming Airlines, and others.
This route has frequent 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 Chongqing Jiangbei, Chengdu Shuangliu and Dehong Mangshi.
Yes, return flights from KMG to KHN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YIC, SQD and AQG. 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 KHN to KMG

Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Redhill Aviation, Air Travel, Kunming Airlines, Jiangxi Air and Shenzhen Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KHN to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KHN to KMG is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 839 miles (1,350 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Chengdu Shuangliu and Dehong Mangshi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yichun (YIC), Shangrao (Hengfeng) (SQD) and Anqing (AQG).