Kunming to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (KMG–LHW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8L9895
8L Redhill Aviation
737
7:34 AM
CST
9:37 AM
CST
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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DR5359
DR Ruili
73H
7:41 AM
CST TT1
9:51 AM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU9669
MU China Eastern
738
8:05 AM
CST TT1
10:10 AM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU894
MU China Eastern
32N
9:00 AM
CST TT1
11:20 AM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MU858
MU China Eastern
32N
9:20 AM
CST
11:30 AM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU2250
MU China Eastern
32N
10:40 AM
CST TT1
1:00 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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8L9595
8L Redhill Aviation
737
11:30 AM
CST
2:00 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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9C6808
9C Spring
320
1:15 PM
CST
3:30 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6950
CZ China Southern
7M8
4:35 PM
CST
7:00 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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3U1922
3U Sichuan
738
5:20 PM
CST
7:40 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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8L9567
8L Redhill Aviation
737
7:45 PM
CST
10:15 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU2450
MU China Eastern
320
9:15 PM
CST
11:30 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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MU2249
MU China Eastern
32N
7:20 AM
CST
9:35 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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9C6807
9C Spring
320
8:40 AM
CST
11:00 AM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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8L9896
8L Redhill Aviation
737
9:40 AM
CST TT3
12:00 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6949+2
CZ China Southern
738
2:00 PM
CST
4:15 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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3U1921cs
3U Sichuan
7M8
2:00 PM
CST TT3
4:15 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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8L9596
8L Redhill Aviation
737
3:00 PM
CST TT3
5:20 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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DR5360
DR Ruili
73H
4:30 PM
CST TT3
6:35 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2449
MU China Eastern
320
7:00 PM
CST
9:10 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU857
MU China Eastern
32N
7:30 PM
CST TT3
9:40 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU9670
MU China Eastern
737
7:55 PM
CST
10:15 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MU893
MU China Eastern
32N
8:00 PM
CST
10:20 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9568
8L Redhill Aviation
737
10:00 PM
CST TT3
12:20 AM+1
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Kunming to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
6 carriers, 71 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 71 Flights/wk 789 mi 2h 3m nonstop 56 1-stop hubs

KMG–LHW is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Redhill Aviation and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 789 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–LHW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 28 320, 32N, 738 2h05-2h20 SkyTeam
8L Redhill Aviation 15 737 2h03-2h30
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 738 2h20
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 2h15
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 7M8 2h25 SkyTeam
DR Ruili Airlines 7 73H 2h10
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C, MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, MU
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – DR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + 8L + 9C + DR (36 flights/wk, 51%)
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (35 flights/wk, 49%)
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 LHW direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
71
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to LHW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,703
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 Lanzhou (Yongdeng) from Kunming

Nearby airports with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
Metric KMG→LHW LJG→LHW
Distance from KMG 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1
Weekly flights 71 7
Flight time 2h 3m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of KMG with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · LHW: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
Distance & Flight Time
789 mi / 1,270 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m to 2h 30m.
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–LHW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) route.
Route details
Distance789 mi / 1,270 km
Flight time2h 3m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights71 out / 69 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr12.8M
Elevation6,388 ft / 1,947 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to LHW flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport take approximately 2h 3m to 2h 30m. The route covers 789 miles.
There are approximately 71 nonstop flights per week from KMG to LHW. The return direction has about 69 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LJG, ENH, ENY, HNY, JUZ, ZUH, SYX, NGB, SHS, KRL, HRB, JNH, NTG, LXA, MIG, CGQ, LZO, YIH, HFE, HIA, NNG, KHN, TFU, SHA, HET, HAK, TYN, CSX, CKG, CTU, TAO, WUH, CAN, SZX, YTY, PVG, TSN, SHE, CGO, HGH, PEK, NKG, SJW, XMN, URC, WUX, HKG, WNZ, PKX, FOC, TNA, UYN, WXN, DLC, XFN and YNT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LHW 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 LHW

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Redhill Aviation, Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KMG to LHW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to LHW ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 789 miles (1,270 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LJG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lijiang (LJG).