Kunming to Linyi (Hedong) (KMG–LYI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U Sichuan
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7:55 AM
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GJ Loong
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GJ Loong
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Kunming to Linyi (Hedong)
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,150 mi 2h 55m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

KMG–LYI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and Loong Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,150 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–LYI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 320 2h55 – – –
GJ Loong Air 7 320 2h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, GJ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + GJ (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 LYI 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to LYI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
HKG ~6h 58m KHN ~10h 10m NGB ~11h 0m WNZ ~11h 32m PVG ~13h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,478
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
Linyi (Hedong) is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · LYI: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Linyi (Hedong).
Distance & Flight Time
1,150 mi / 1,851 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m.
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–LYI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Linyi (Hedong) route.
Route details
Distance1,150 mi / 1,851 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: LYI
Full nameLinyi Qiyang Airport
IATA / ICAOLYI / ZSLY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation177 ft / 54 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to LYI flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Linyi Qiyang Airport take approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 1,150 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and Loong Air.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from KMG to LYI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, KHN, NGB, WNZ, PVG, XMN, TFU, TYN, CAN, SZX, CSX, XIY, WUH, HGH, CTU, CGQ, INC, SHA, SYX, SHE, HRB, PEK, URC and DMK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LYI 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 LYI

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Linyi Qiyang Airport (LYI) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and Loong Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KMG to LYI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to LYI ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,150 miles (1,851 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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