Kunming to Lincang (KMG–LNJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kunming to Lincang
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 206 mi 1h 5m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

KMG–LNJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 206 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–LNJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 5 737 1h05 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KMG to LNJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to LNJ.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
PVG ~19h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
88
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
Lincang is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · LNJ: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Lincang.
Distance & Flight Time
206 mi / 332 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
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–LNJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Lincang route.
Route details
Distance206 mi / 332 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: LNJ
Full nameLincang Boshang Airport
IATA / ICAOLNJ / ZPLC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation6,230 ft / 1,899 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to LNJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lincang Boshang Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 206 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from KMG to LNJ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LNJ 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 LNJ

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Lincang Boshang Airport (LNJ) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to LNJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to LNJ ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 206 miles (332 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.