Kunming to Shannan (Gonggar) (KMG–LXA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8L9751
8L Lucky
737
6:45 AM
CST
9:50 AM
+06
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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8L9747
8L Lucky
737
11:55 AM
CST
3:15 PM
+06
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU7699
MU China Eastern
737
12:25 PM
+06
3:05 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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TV9877
TV Tibet
319
1:10 PM
+06
3:30 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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8L9748
8L Lucky
73L
3:55 PM
+06 TT3
6:20 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9752
8L Lucky
737
6:35 PM
+06 TT3
8:50 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kunming to Shannan (Gonggar)
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 793 mi 3h 5m nonstop -2h behind 14 1-stop hubs

KMG–LXA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lucky Air leads the route. The flight covers 793 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–LXA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Lucky Air 14 737 3h05-3h20
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LXA 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
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to LXA.
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One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
783
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Shannan (Gonggar) is 2 hours behind Kunming.
KMG: CST · LXA: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 4:00 PM in Shannan (Gonggar).
Distance & Flight Time
793 mi / 1,276 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 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.

KMG–LXA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Shannan (Gonggar) route.
Route details
Distance793 mi / 1,276 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 24 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: LXA
IATA / ICAOLXA / ZULS
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation11,713 ft / 3,570 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to LXA flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 20m. The route covers 793 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lucky Air.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from KMG to LXA. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MIG, LZO, DIG, CKG, TFU, CTU, CSX, XIY, WUH, CGO, PEK, XNN, NKG and GYS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shannan (Gonggar) is 2 hours behind Kunming.
Yes, return flights from LXA 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 LXA

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KMG to LXA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to LXA ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 793 miles (1,276 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MIG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.