Kunming to Lishui (Liandu) (KMG–LIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kunming to Lishui (Liandu)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,066 mi 2h 20m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

KMG–LIJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Donghai Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,066 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–LIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DZ Donghai Airlines 2 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DZ (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to LIJ.
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One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
CSX ~5h 0m CAN ~5h 45m XIY ~6h 10m TAO ~6h 43m PEK ~7h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lishui (Liandu) is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · LIJ: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Lishui (Liandu).
Distance & Flight Time
1,066 mi / 1,716 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
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.

Facts

KMG–LIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Lishui (Liandu) route.
Route details
Distance1,066 mi / 1,716 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: LIJ
Full nameLishui Airport
IATA / ICAOLIJ / ZSLI
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to LIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lishui Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 1,066 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Donghai Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from KMG to LIJ. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CSX, CAN, XIY, TAO, PEK and CKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LIJ 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 LIJ

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Lishui Airport (LIJ) are connected by nonstop service from Donghai Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to LIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to LIJ ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,066 miles (1,716 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CSX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.