Kunming to Hangzhou (KMG–HGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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KMG–HGH is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Redhill Aviation and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 1,126 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 52 | 321, 32N, 737, 738 | 2h30-3h05 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 14 | 737 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 14 | 320 | 3h05-3h10 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 13 | 320, 321 | 2h28-3h | – | – | – |
| GJ Eurofly Service Also: 3U | 7 | 320 | 3h | – | – | 3U |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 2h40 | – | – | 3U |
| DR Ruili Airlines | 3 | 733 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hangzhou from Kunming
| Metric | KMG→HGH | ACX→HGH | DLU→HGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KMG | – | 127 mi | 168 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 187 | 7 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 35m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
KMG: CST · HGH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou.
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.
Metro Line 7 connects the airport to the city. Transfer to Line 1 or Line 2 for most central destinations including the West Lake area; total journey 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). Operating hours: 6am to 11pm.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥70–110 (metered). DiDi ride-hailing is cheaper and convenient. Airport shuttle coaches (¥20–30) run fixed routes to major hotels. Car rental is available at the terminal. Hangzhou is a 45-minute high-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao if connecting overland.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and extremely humid (30–38°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall June through September. Thunderstorms and the Meiyu (plum rain) season in June cause regular delays. Typhoons from the South China Sea occasionally affect the region in August–September.
Winters are cold but rarely severe (0–8°C) with occasional frost and light snow. Spring (April–May) is rainy and foggy, which can reduce runway visibility. October and November are the most pleasant and reliable for travel.
KMG–HGH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KMG to HGH
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Redhill Aviation, Air China, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Eurofly Service, Kunming Airlines, Xiamen Air, Ruili Airlines and Hainan Airlines. With 187 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KMG to HGH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMG to HGH is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,126 miles (1,812 km). There are approximately 187 weekly flights outbound and 173 return, totaling 360 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zhaotong Zhaoyang, Wuhan Tianhe and Chongqing Jiangbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xingyi (ACX), Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU) and Lijiang (LJG).