Kunming to Dalian (Ganjingzi) (KMG–DLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FM Shanghai
738
11:10 AM
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2:50 PM
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FM9477
FM Shanghai
738
5:18 PM
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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 10 hubs
KHN Nanchang 5h 8m 8LA6KY → 9CHUMU Nanchang (KHN) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 5h 8m 3UKYMU → 9CCASC Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
YNT Yantai 5h 13m MU → GSMU Yantai (YNT) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
NKG Nanjing 5h 19m 3UHOKY → 3UCZHO Nanjing (NKG) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 20m 3U8LCZ → AQCZHU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
CGO Zhengzhou 5h 20m 3U8LCZ → 3U9CCZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
CZX Changzhou 5h 24m 3UKYMU → 9CCAMU Changzhou (CZX) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 25m 3U8L9H → 3U9C9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
TSN Tianjin 5h 25m 3UCAFM → 3UCACZ Tianjin (TSN) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
PKX Beijing 5h 30m 3UCZEY → CZ Beijing (PKX) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) flights
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Kunming to Dalian (Ganjingzi)
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,445 mi 3h 40m nonstop

KMG–DLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,445 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–DLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FM Shanghai Airlines 7 738 3h40 – – –
MU China Eastern Airlines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FM (7 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: MU (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KMG to DLC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to DLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
KHN ~5h 8m TNA ~5h 8m YNT ~5h 13m NKG ~5h 19m WUH ~5h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,576
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dalian (Ganjingzi) is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · DLC: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi).
Distance & Flight Time
1,445 mi / 2,325 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

KMG–DLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Dalian (Ganjingzi) route.
Route details
Distance1,445 mi / 2,325 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: DLC
Full nameDalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
IATA / ICAODLC / ZYTL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr19.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to DLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport take about 3h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,445 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from KMG to DLC: Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Nanchang Changbei, Jinan Yaoqiang and Yantai Penglai.
Yes, return flights from DLC 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 DLC

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to DLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to DLC is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,445 miles (2,325 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nanchang Changbei, Jinan Yaoqiang and Yantai Penglai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.