Kunming to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (KMG–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KMG–CTU is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Air China and Tibet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 381 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 738 | 1h30-1h35 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| CA Air China Also: SC | 14 | 32N | 1h35 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| TV Tibet Airlines | 7 | 320 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U | 0 | – | – | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Kunming
| Metric | KMG→CTU | PZI→CTU | DLU→CTU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KMG | – | 122 mi | 168 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 20m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
KMG: CST · CTU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KMG to CTU
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación, China Eastern Airlines and Tibet Airlines. With 77 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 20 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 381 miles (614 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LUM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Panzhihua (Renhe) (PZI), Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU) and Lijiang (LJG).