Kunming to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (KMG–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U8666
3U Sichuan
319
6:45 AM
CST
7:55 AM
CST
1h 10m
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MU5843
MU China Eastern
738
8:40 AM
CST TS1
10:15 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CA4414
CA Air China
319
1:40 PM
CST
3:10 PM
CST
1h 30m
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MU5851
MU China Eastern
737
2:25 PM
CST TT1
4:00 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CA4418
CA Air China
32N
5:25 PM
CST
7:00 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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MU5849
MU China Eastern
738
5:45 PM
CST
7:20 PM
CST
1h 35m
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3U8667
3U Sichuan
320
7:30 AM
CST TT1
8:45 AM
CST
1h 15m
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EU2305
EU Chengdu
320
1:45 PM
CST TT2
3:05 PM
CST
1h 20m
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CA4411
CA Air China
320
6:30 PM
CST TT2
8:00 PM
CST
1h 30m
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MU5854
MU China Eastern
737
6:35 PM
CST TT2
8:00 PM
CST
1h 25m
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TV9961
TV Tibet
320
8:25 PM
CST T2
10:00 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EU1917
EU Chengdu
320
8:45 PM
CST TT2
10:15 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CA4417
CA Air China
32N
9:30 PM
CST TT2
11:00 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Kunming to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
4 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 381 mi 1h 10m nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

KMG–CTU is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Air China and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 381 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–CTU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 21 737, 738 1h35 SkyTeam
CA Air China 14 319, 32N 1h30-1h35 Star Alliance
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 319 1h10
EU Chengdu Airlines 7
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – 3U, CA
32N Airbus A320neo – CA
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (21 flights/wk, 43%)
Unaffiliated: 3U + EU (14 flights/wk, 29%)
Star Alliance: CA (14 flights/wk, 29%)
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 CTU direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to CTU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,460
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 Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Kunming

Nearby airports with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Metric KMG→CTU PZI→CTU
Distance from KMG 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 42 7
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of KMG with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · CTU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Distance & Flight Time
381 mi / 614 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 35m.
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–CTU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Chengdu (Shuangliu) route.
Route details
Distance381 mi / 614 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights42 out / 45 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to CTU flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 35m. The route covers 381 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from KMG to CTU. The return direction has about 45 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZHA, ZUH, HYN, YNT, FUG, NTG, XNN, LHW, LYI, CKG, WUX, YIH, TCZ, KHN, LUM, SYX, LXA, JHG, NNG, YCU, WUH, CGO, HFE, TAO, TNA, HAK, YTY, SJW, CSX, TYN, WNZ, FOC, CAN, SZX, PVG, SHE, CGQ, HGH, NGB, XMN, NKG, PEK, TSN, SHA, PKX, HET, URC, CZX, HRB and JJN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CTU to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PZI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CTU

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KMG to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to CTU ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 381 miles (614 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ZHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Panzhihua (Renhe) (PZI).