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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CSX Changsha (Changsha) ~5h 10m A6CZDR → 3U Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Lishui (Liandu) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) ~5h 25m 3U8LCA → 3U Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Lishui (Liandu) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) ~5h 35m 3U8LAQ → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Lishui (Liandu) flights
CKG Chongqing ~5h 35m 3U8LMU → Chongqing (CKG) to Lishui (Liandu) flights
SZX Shenzhen ~5h 50m 3U8LCA → Shenzhen (SZX) to Lishui (Liandu) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) ~5h 55m 3UAFAY → Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Lishui (Liandu) flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) ~5h 55m 3U8LA6 → Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Lishui (Liandu) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) ~6h 20m 3U8L9H → Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Lishui (Liandu) flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) ~6h 40m 8LA6MU → Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Lishui (Liandu) flights
PEK Beijing ~8h 5m 3U8LCA → CA Beijing (PEK) to Lishui (Liandu) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kunming to Lishui (Liandu)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,066 mi 2h 50m nonstop

KMG–LIJ had nonstop service from Donghai Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,066 miles in 2h 50m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KMG–LIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DZ Donghai Airlines 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DZ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to LIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
CSX ~5h 10m TFU ~5h 25m CAN ~5h 35m CKG ~5h 35m SZX ~5h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
352
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.
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 50m gate to gate.
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 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,066 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KMG to LIJ: Donghai Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from LIJ to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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) had nonstop service from Donghai Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

KMG to LIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to LIJ is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,066 miles (1,716 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.