Kunming to Yinchuan (KMG–INC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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MU5891
MU China Eastern
738
6:45 AM
CST TT1
9:15 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2206
MU China Eastern
32N
11:20 AM
CST
2:00 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2186
MU China Eastern
319
7:05 PM
CST TT1
9:45 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9733
8L Redhill Aviation
737
7:29 PM
CST
9:58 PM
CST
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2205
MU China Eastern
319
7:10 AM
CST TT3
9:40 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5892
MU China Eastern
738
12:05 PM
CST TT3
2:45 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2185
MU China Eastern
32N
2:55 PM
CST
5:35 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kunming to Yinchuan
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 935 mi 2h 29m nonstop 47 1-stop hubs

KMG–INC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 935 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–INC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 21 319, 32N, 738 2h30-2h40 SkyTeam
8L Redhill Aviation 7 737 2h29
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: 8L (7 flights/wk, 25%)
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 INC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to INC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,406
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 Yinchuan from Kunming

Nearby airports with service to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport.
Metric KMG→INC LJG→INC
Distance from KMG 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 28 3
Flight time 2h 29m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of KMG with service to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Yinchuan.
Distance & Flight Time
935 mi / 1,505 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m to 2h 40m.
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–INC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Yinchuan route.
Route details
Distance935 mi / 1,505 km
Flight time2h 29m to 2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: INC
IATA / ICAOINC / ZLIC
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation3,743 ft / 1,141 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to INC flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport take approximately 2h 29m to 2h 40m. The route covers 935 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Redhill Aviation and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from KMG to INC. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LJG, XIY, ENH, JHG, XFN, SYX, LXA, HRB, CTU, TFU, CKG, HFE, YIH, WUH, TYN, PVG, CZX, CSX, UYN, XUZ, TSN, CGO, CAN, NKG, XMN, PKX, PEK, HGH, YNT, SJW, NGB, HKG, TAO, URC, NNG, XNN, SZX, TNA, FOC, CGQ, YTY, HAK, KHN, SHE, SHA, LYI and HET. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from INC 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 INC

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation and China Eastern Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KMG to INC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to INC ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 935 miles (1,505 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LJG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lijiang (LJG).