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

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 4h 5m 3U8LCA → 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 43m A6BKCZ → 8LCZPN Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 50m 3U8LCZ → 8LPN Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 50m 3U8L9H → 8LJDTV Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
CGO Zhengzhou 6h 11m 3U8LCZ → 8LPN Zhengzhou (CGO) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
JHG Jinghong (Gasa) 6h 50m 8LFMMU → 8L Jinghong (Gasa) (JHG) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
TYN Taiyuan 6h 50m 8LDRKY → TV Taiyuan (TYN) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
NKG Nanjing 7h 3UA6BK → JD Nanjing (NKG) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 25m 3U8LMU → CAPNSC Chongqing (CKG) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
PKX Beijing 7h 55m 3UCZEY → EYJD Beijing (PKX) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kunming to Dali (Xiaguan)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 168 mi 1h 5m nonstop

KMG–DLU had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 168 miles in 1h 5m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KMG–DLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to DLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
TFU ~4h 5m GYS ~4h 50m CSX ~5h 43m WUH ~5h 50m XIY ~5h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,713
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
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 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–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
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: DLU
Full nameDali Fengyi Airport
IATA / ICAODLU / ZPDL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,050 ft / 2,149 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to DLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Dali Fengyi Airport take about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 168 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KMG to DLU: China Eastern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 5m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chengdu Tianfu, Changsha Huanghua and Wuhan Tianhe.
Yes, return flights from DLU to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

KMG to DLU Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Tianfu, Changsha Huanghua and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.