Kunming to Dali (Xiaguan) (KMG–DLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU5941
MU China Eastern
737
8:00 AM
CST
9:05 AM
CST
1h 5m
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Kunming to Dali (Xiaguan)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 168 mi 1h 5m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

KMG–DLU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 168 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–DLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 737 1h05 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (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 DLU 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
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to DLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,364
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
Dali (Xiaguan) is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · DLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Dali (Xiaguan).
Distance & Flight Time
168 mi / 270 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
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–DLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Dali (Xiaguan) route.
Route details
Distance168 mi / 270 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: DLU
IATA / ICAODLU / ZPDL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,050 ft / 2,149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to DLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Dali Fengyi Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 168 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from KMG to DLU.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LZO, SHA, TYN, CKG, WUH, JHG, ZUH, CSX, TFU, SZX, CAN, CTU, XIY, CGO, PKX, HGH, PEK, KHN, PVG and MIG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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 DLU

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

KMG to DLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to DLU ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 168 miles (270 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LZO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.