Kunming to Baotou (KMG–BAV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DR Ruili
73H
7:05 AM
CST TT1
9:45 AM
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DR Ruili
73H
4:00 PM
CST
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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 18m 3U8LMU → 3UG5 Chongqing (CKG) to Baotou flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 4h 40m 3U8LCA → 3UEU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Baotou flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 3U8LCZ → CAZH Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Baotou flights
CGO Zhengzhou 5h 8m 3U8LCZ → 3UCZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Baotou flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 10m 3U8L9H → 3UG5GJ Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Baotou flights
HGH Hangzhou 6h 4m 3U8LCA → G5 Hangzhou (HGH) to Baotou flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 6h 7m A6CZDR → 3UG5 Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Baotou flights
SJW Shijiazhuang 6h 17m 8L9CKN → 3UG5 Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Baotou flights
SZX Shenzhen 6h 23m 3U8LCA → SCZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Baotou flights
TSN Tianjin 6h 35m 3UCAFM → DR Tianjin (TSN) to Baotou flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kunming to Baotou
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,142 mi 2h 40m nonstop

KMG–BAV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ruili Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,142 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–BAV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 3 73H 2h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DR (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KMG to BAV direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to BAV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
CKG ~4h 18m TFU ~4h 40m WUH ~5h 0m CGO ~5h 8m LLV ~5h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,183
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
0h
Baotou is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · BAV: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Baotou.
Distance & Flight Time
1,142 mi / 1,839 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Getting to KMG

Kunming Metro Line 6 runs from Kunming South Railway Station and Guangfu Road to the airport in 40–55 minutes (¥6–8). Trains operate 6am to 11pm and bypass the expressway congestion that affects taxis during peak hours.

The airport is 26km northeast of central Kunming. Taxis cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes. Airport express coaches (¥25–30) serve major hotels. Traffic on the Kunming–Changshui Expressway can be heavy during holidays.

Facts

KMG–BAV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Baotou route.
Route details
Distance1,142 mi / 1,839 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: BAV
Full nameBaotou Donghe International Airport
IATA / ICAOBAV / ZBOW
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation3,321 ft / 1,012 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to BAV flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Baotou Donghe International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,142 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to BAV: Ruili Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Tianfu and Wuhan Tianhe.
Yes, return flights from BAV to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 KMG to BAV

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Baotou Donghe International Airport (BAV) are connected by nonstop service from Ruili Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to BAV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to BAV is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,142 miles (1,839 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Chengdu Tianfu and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.