Kunming to Hefei (KMG–HFE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
8L9859
8L Redhill Aviation
737
7:20 AM
CST
9:55 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U5345cs
3U Sichuan
738
8:10 AM
CST TS1
10:40 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5869+2
MU China Eastern
738
8:10 AM
CST
10:40 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9851
8L Redhill Aviation
737
10:00 AM
CST
12:30 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BK2845
BK Potomac Air
73W
10:15 AM
CST
1:00 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5475+1
MU China Eastern
320
12:20 PM
CST TS1
2:50 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PN6402
PN West
320
1:10 PM
CST TT1
3:45 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6128
MU China Eastern
320
7:20 PM
CST TT1
9:45 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5330
MU China Eastern
320
7:20 PM
CST
9:45 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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MU5444+1
MU China Eastern
320
11:25 PM
CST TT1
1:55 AM+1
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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3U5250cs
3U Sichuan
320
8:05 AM
CST
10:45 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5476+2
MU China Eastern
320
9:05 AM
CST
12:05 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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PN6401
PN West
320
9:20 AM
CST
12:05 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9860
8L Redhill Aviation
73H
10:55 AM
CST
2:00 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU5870+1
MU China Eastern
738
11:30 AM
CST
2:10 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9852
8L Redhill Aviation
737
1:18 PM
CST
3:48 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BK2846
BK Potomac Air
73W
2:05 PM
CST
5:10 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5329
MU China Eastern
320
3:30 PM
CST
6:15 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8234
3U Sichuan
320
7:20 PM
CST
10:05 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5443+1
MU China Eastern
320
7:30 PM
CST
10:15 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Kunming to Hefei
4 carriers, 66 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 66 Flights/wk 974 mi 2h 25m nonstop 45 1-stop hubs

KMG–HFE is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Redhill Aviation and West Air lead the route. The flight covers 974 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–HFE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U 35 320, 738 2h25-2h30 SkyTeam 3U
8L Redhill Aviation 14 737 2h30-2h35
PN West Air 7 320 2h35
BK Potomac Air 3 73W 2h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU, PN
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, MU
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – BK
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (35 flights/wk, 59%)
Unaffiliated: 8L + BK + PN (24 flights/wk, 41%)
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 HFE direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
66
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to HFE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,375
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 Hefei from Kunming

Nearby airports with service to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport.
Metric KMG→HFE LJG→HFE
Distance from KMG 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2
Weekly flights 66 7
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of KMG with service to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Hefei is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · HFE: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Hefei.
Distance & Flight Time
974 mi / 1,568 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 45m.
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–HFE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Hefei route.
Route details
Distance974 mi / 1,568 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights66 out / 64 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: HFE
IATA / ICAOHFE / ZSOF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation207 ft / 63 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to HFE flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 45m. The route covers 974 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Redhill Aviation, Potomac Air, China Eastern Airlines and West Air. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 66 nonstop flights per week from KMG to HFE. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UYN, DSN, TSN, YCU, HRB, HET, KUL, WEH, PKX, HKG, MIG, CKG, SZX, ZUH, XIY, LHW, TYN, ZHA, PVG, FOC, ICN, TFU, SIN, CTU, KOW, TAO, CAN, INC, JHG, XMN, PEK, SYX, SHE, NNG, LUM, SWA, URC, CGQ, HAK, DLC, TEN, LJG, YNT, JJN and DMK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HFE to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LJG. 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 HFE

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Potomac Air, China Eastern Airlines and West Air. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KMG to HFE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to HFE ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 974 miles (1,568 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 130 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via UYN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lijiang (LJG).