Kunming to Changchun (KMG–CGQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ6460
CZ China Southern
32N
7:20 AM
CST
11:35 AM
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1704
3U Sichuan
32N
6:50 PM
CST
11:20 PM
CST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1703
3U Sichuan
32N
12:25 PM
CST TT2
5:45 PM
CST
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6459
CZ China Southern
32N
12:25 PM
CST TT2
5:45 PM
CST
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kunming to Changchun
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,826 mi 4h 15m nonstop 56 1-stop hubs

KMG–CGQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,826 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–CGQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 32N 4h30
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 32N 4h15 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 3U, CZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KMG to CGQ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to CGQ.
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One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,566
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Changchun.
Distance & Flight Time
1,826 mi / 2,939 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m to 4h 30m.
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.

KMG–CGQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Changchun route.
Route details
Distance1,826 mi / 2,939 km
Flight time4h 15m to 4h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: CGQ
IATA / ICAOCGQ / ZYCC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr11.7M
Elevation706 ft / 215 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to CGQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Changchun Longjia International Airport take approximately 4h 15m to 4h 30m. The route covers 1,826 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from KMG to CGQ. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LYI, WHA, YCU, BZJ, JHG, NNG, LYG, XFN, URC, LHW, HIA, HET, INC, XUZ, HYN, SYX, WEH, YIW, TSN, CKG, CGO, ICN, TYN, SJW, YTY, UYN, CSX, XIY, HFE, TFU, NTG, DSN, TNA, WUH, PEK, CTU, HGH, TAO, CAN, PVG, XMN, PKX, WUX, NKG, NGB, SHA, YNT, KHN, SZX, HKG, HAK, CZX, ZUH, FOC, JJN and YNZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CGQ to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 KMG to CGQ

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KMG to CGQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to CGQ ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,826 miles (2,939 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LYI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.