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

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789 mi airlines 57/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DR5359
DR Ruili
73H
7:05 AM
CST TT1
9:15 AM
+06
2h 10m
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8L9595
8L Lucky
737
7:20 AM
CST
9:35 AM
+06
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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MU894
MU China Eastern
32N
7:20 AM
CST TT1
9:27 AM
+06
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
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MU9669
MU China Eastern
738
8:05 AM
CST TT1
10:10 AM
+06
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU858
MU China Eastern
32N
9:20 AM
CST TT1
11:25 AM
+06
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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9C6808
9C Spring
320
1:35 PM
CST
3:50 PM
+06
2h 15m
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8L9895
8L Lucky
73L
1:40 PM
CST
3:55 PM
+06
2h 15m
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3U1944
3U Sichuan
7M8
4:35 PM
CST
7:00 PM
+06
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6950
CZ China Southern
738
4:35 PM
CST
7:00 PM
+06
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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8L9567
8L Lucky
737
8:20 PM
CST
10:25 PM
+06
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU2249
MU China Eastern
32N
7:25 AM
+06 TT3
9:35 AM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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8L9596
8L Lucky
736
10:05 AM
+06 TT3
12:25 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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9C6807
9C Spring
320
10:15 AM
+06 TT3
12:30 PM
CST
2h 15m
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CZ6949
CZ China Southern
7M8
1:05 PM
+06 TT3
3:30 PM
CST
2h 25m
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3U1943
3U Sichuan
7M8
1:05 PM
+06 TT3
3:30 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DR5360
DR Ruili
73H
2:40 PM
+06 TT3
4:50 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU2449
MU China Eastern
320
5:50 PM
+06
8:10 PM
CST
2h 20m
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MU857
MU China Eastern
32N
7:45 PM
+06
9:50 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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8L9896
8L Lucky
736
7:45 PM
+06 TT3
10:10 PM+1
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU893
MU China Eastern
32N
7:55 PM
+06 TT3
10:10 PM+1
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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8L9568
8L Lucky
73L
10:05 PM
+06
12:25 AM+1
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kunming to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
6 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 789 mi 2h 5m nonstop -2h behind 48 1-stop hubs

KMG–LHW is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Lucky Air, China Eastern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 789 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 48 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
8L Lucky Air 15 737, 73L 2h05-2h15
MU China Eastern Airlines 14 32N, 738 2h05-4h07 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 7M8 2h25
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 2h15
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 738 2h25 SkyTeam
DR Ruili Airlines 7 73H 2h10
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ, MU
73H Boeing 737-800 – DR
73L Boeing 737-200C – 8L
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + 8L + 9C + DR (36 flights/wk, 63%)
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (21 flights/wk, 37%)
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
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
58
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to LHW.
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One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,585
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 57 7
Flight time 2h 5m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of KMG with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 2 hours behind Kunming.
KMG: CST · LHW: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 4:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
Distance & Flight Time
789 mi / 1,270 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 4h 7m.
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 5m to 4h 7m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights57 out / 58 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
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 5m to 4h 7m. The route covers 789 miles.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from KMG to LHW. The return direction has about 58 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ENY, TYN, WXN, XFN, JUZ, NGB, HRB, HIA, WNZ, SYX, HET, HAK, YIH, TFU, YTY, SJW, KHN, CKG, NNG, XMN, ZUH, CTU, TNA, LXA, CAN, PVG, CSX, CGO, SZX, CGQ, PEK, WUH, SHA, TSN, TAO, NKG, MIG, PKX, HGH, SHE, HFE, URC, FOC, HNY, HKG, UYN, NTG and ENH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 2 hours behind Kunming.
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, Lucky Air, Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 57 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 5 minutes to 4 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 789 miles (1,270 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 115 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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