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

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8L9861
8L Lucky
737
7:33 AM
CST
9:39 AM
CST
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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BK2845
BK Okay
73W
10:15 AM
CST
1:00 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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PN6456
PN West
320
12:55 PM
CST TT1
3:15 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MU5475
MU China Eastern
320
1:30 PM
CST
3:50 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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8L9859
8L Lucky
737
2:20 PM
CST
4:40 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MU5490
MU China Eastern
320
3:35 PM
CST TT1
6:00 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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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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MU5488
MU China Eastern
320
7:30 PM
CST TT1
10:00 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU5444
MU China Eastern
320
10:55 PM
CST TT1
1:20 AM+1
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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3U5292
3U Sichuan
32N
9:05 AM
CST
12:05 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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8L9862
8L Lucky
737
9:55 AM
CST
12:55 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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MU5489
MU China Eastern
320
11:30 AM
CST
2:30 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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MU5870
MU China Eastern
738
12:05 PM
CST
2:50 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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BK2846
BK Okay
73W
2:05 PM
CST
5:10 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU5487
MU China Eastern
32N
2:45 PM
CST
6:10 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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MU5329
MU China Eastern
320
3:30 PM
CST
6:15 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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8L9860
8L Lucky
737
4:45 PM
CST
7:35 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MU5443
MU China Eastern
320
7:25 PM
CST
10:25 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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Kunming to Hefei
4 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 974 mi 2h 6m nonstop 40 1-stop hubs

KMG–HFE is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air and West Air lead the route. The flight covers 974 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 40 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 35 320 2h20-2h30 SkyTeam
8L Lucky Air 14 737 2h06-2h20
PN West Air 7 320 2h20
BK Okay Airways 3 73W 2h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU, PN
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
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
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to HFE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,256
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
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 6m 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 6m to 2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights59 out / 59 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 6m to 2h 45m. The route covers 974 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Lucky Air, Okay Airways, China Eastern Airlines and West Air.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from KMG to HFE. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YNT, YCU, KOW, KUL, PVG, WEH, ICN, TFU, CKG, JHG, ZUH, JJN, HKG, HET, TSN, LHW, NNG, XIY, CTU, SZX, CAN, TYN, PEK, HAK, TAO, SWA, CGQ, LUM, ZHA, XMN, UYN, INC, SYX, SHE, HRB, URC, PKX, SIN, MIG 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.
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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 Lucky Air, Okay Airways, China Eastern Airlines and West Air. With 59 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 6 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 974 miles (1,568 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YNT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.