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

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MU5959
MU China Eastern
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MU5961
MU China Eastern
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MU China Eastern
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MU China Eastern
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 10h 3m 3UAFAY → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Lincang flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 13h 25m 3U8LCA → 3U Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Lincang flights
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Kunming to Lincang
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 206 mi 1h 3m nonstop

KMG–LNJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 206 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 14 737 1h-1h05 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to LNJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
PVG ~10h 3m TFU ~13h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
194
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 3m 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–LNJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Lincang route.
Route details
Distance206 mi / 332 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
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: LNJ
Full nameLincang Boshang Airport
IATA / ICAOLNJ / ZPLC
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 about 1h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 206 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to LNJ: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shanghai Pudong and Chengdu Tianfu.
Yes, return flights from LNJ 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 LNJ

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Lincang Boshang Airport (LNJ) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KMG to LNJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to LNJ is about 1 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 206 miles (332 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong and Chengdu Tianfu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.