Kunming to Cheongju (KMG–CJJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DR5039
DR Ruili
73H
3:30 PM
CST TT1
8:35 PM
KST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR5040
DR Ruili
73H
9:35 PM
KST
12:55 AM+1
CST
4h 20m
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 4 hubs
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 6h 32m 3UAFAY 9CZE Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Cheongju flights
DYG Zhangjiajie (Yongding) 9h 5m KY 3UGJZE Zhangjiajie (Yongding) (DYG) to Cheongju flights
SJW Shijiazhuang ~6h 20m 8L9CKN RF Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Cheongju flights
YIH Yichang (Xiaoting) ~6h 37m 8LMU RF Yichang (Xiaoting) (YIH) to Cheongju flights
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Kunming to Cheongju
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,655 mi 4h 5m nonstop +1h ahead

KMG–CJJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ruili Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,655 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–CJJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 3 73H 4h05
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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KMG to CJJ 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to CJJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
353
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
+1h
Cheongju is 1 hour ahead of Kunming.
KMG: CST · CJJ: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 7:00 PM in Cheongju.
Distance & Flight Time
1,655 mi / 2,664 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders generally require a visa to enter South Korea. A temporary visa-free program (September 2025 to June 2026) allows entry for up to 15 days, but only for organized tour groups of 3 or more booked through accredited agencies. Individual travelers must apply for a visa at a South Korean embassy or consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

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–CJJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Cheongju route.
Route details
Distance1,655 mi / 2,664 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: CJJ
IATA / ICAOCJJ / RKTU
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Elevation191 ft / 58 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to CJJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) take about 4h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,655 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to CJJ: 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 Shanghai Pudong and Zhangjiajie Hehua.
Cheongju is 1 hour ahead of Kunming.
Yes, return flights from CJJ 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 CJJ

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ) are connected by nonstop service from Ruili Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to CJJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to CJJ is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,655 miles (2,664 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 Shanghai Pudong and Zhangjiajie Hehua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.