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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
3U1666cs
3U Sichuan
32N
8:50 AM
CST
1:20 PM
CST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6460+2
CZ China Southern
320
2:23 PM
CST
7:06 PM
CST
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1665cs
3U Sichuan
32N
7:05 PM
CST TT2
11:50 PM
CST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6459+2
CZ China Southern
32N
7:05 PM
CST TT2
11:50 PM
CST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kunming to Changchun
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,826 mi 4h 30m nonstop 58 1-stop hubs

KMG–CGQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,826 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 58 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
CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U 7 320 4h43 SkyTeam 3U
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CZ
32N Airbus A320neo – 3U
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (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, 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.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,456
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 30m to 4h 43m.
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 30m to 4h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: CGQ
IATA / ICAOCGQ / ZYCC
TimezoneAsia/Harbin
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 30m to 4h 43m. The route covers 1,826 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
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, UYN, DSN, XFN, BZJ, WHA, LYG, JHG, HYN, JJN, NNG, ZUH, YNZ, JNH, NTG, YNT, LHW, HFE, HET, CKG, TFU, ICN, SJW, HIA, TYN, YCU, WUH, URC, PKX, PEK, TSN, KHN, XIY, WNZ, WEH, WUX, FOC, CSX, CGO, NKG, PVG, CTU, TAO, HGH, INC, HAK, XMN, CAN, CZX, SHA, SZX, SYX, TNA, NGB, YIW, YTY, HKG and XUZ. 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 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 30 minutes to 4 hours 43 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

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