Kunming to Ningbo (KMG–NGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,180 mi airlines charter/private 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 20 flights Verified 31m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DR6559
DR Ruili
73H
6:55 AM
CST
9:55 AM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8251
3U Sichuan
320
7:50 AM
CST
10:40 AM
CST
2h 50m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U5465cs
3U Sichuan
73E
8:00 AM
CST
11:00 AM
CST
3h
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9671+2
MU China Eastern
738
8:00 AM
CST T1
11:00 AM
CST
3h
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5454+1
MU China Eastern
320
11:30 AM
CST T1
2:30 PM
CST
3h
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5456
MU China Eastern
320
1:25 PM
CST TS1
4:15 PM
CST
2h 50m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5871+1
MU China Eastern
738
4:30 PM
CST T1
7:30 PM
CST
3h
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8255
3U Sichuan
320
5:05 PM
CST
8:00 PM
CST
2h 55m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C8606
9C Spring
320
6:40 PM
CST
9:40 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5452
MU China Eastern
32N
6:50 PM
CST
9:50 PM
CST
3h
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5451+1
MU China Eastern
320
8:35 AM
CST T2
11:40 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U5241cs
3U Sichuan
320
8:35 AM
CST T2
11:40 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6560
DR Ruili
73H
11:15 AM
CST TT1
2:15 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8252
3U Sichuan
320
11:30 AM
CST TT2
2:35 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9672+1
MU China Eastern
738
11:50 AM
CST TT2
3:00 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5453+1
MU China Eastern
32N
2:35 PM
CST TT2
5:40 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C8605
9C Spring
320
3:07 PM
CST T2
6:15 PM
CST
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5455
MU China Eastern
32N
3:45 PM
CST TT2
6:50 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5872+1
MU China Eastern
738
8:35 PM
CST TT2
11:50 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8256
3U Sichuan
320
9:05 PM
CST T2
12:15 AM+1
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
WXN Wanzhou 4h 22m 3U GY Wanzhou (WXN) to Ningbo flights
YIH Yichang (Xiaoting) 4h 42m 8LMU 8L Yichang (Xiaoting) (YIH) to Ningbo flights
SHS Jingzhou (Shashi) 4h 45m KY 3UG5 Jingzhou (Shashi) (SHS) to Ningbo flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 4h 45m A6CZDR 3UBKCZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Ningbo flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 3U8LMU 3U9CCA Chongqing (CKG) to Ningbo flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 5m 3U8LCZ CACZMU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Ningbo flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 5m 3U8LAQ 3U9CCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Ningbo flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 13m 3U8LCA 9CCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Ningbo flights
ZHA Zhanjiang 5h 30m DRMU LT Zhanjiang (ZHA) to Ningbo flights
SWA Jieyang (Rongcheng) 5h 33m 3U8LCZ 9CCZMU Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA) to Ningbo flights
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Kunming to Ningbo
3 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,180 mi 3h nonstop

KMG–NGB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Ruili Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,180 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–NGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U 35 320, 32N, 738 2h50-3h SkyTeam 3U
9C Spring Airlines 3 320 3h
DR Ruili Airlines 1 73H 3h
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, 9C, MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
73E Boeing 737-500 (Winglets) – 3U
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – DR
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (35 flights/wk, 90%)
Unaffiliated: 9C + DR (4 flights/wk, 10%)
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 NGB direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to NGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,833
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.

Other ways to reach Ningbo from Kunming

Nearby airports with service to Ningbo Lishe International Airport.
Metric KMG→NGB ACX→NGB LJG→NGB
Distance from KMG 127 mi 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 56 3 7
Flight time 3h 2h 30m 3h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of KMG with service to Ningbo Lishe International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ningbo is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · NGB: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Ningbo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,180 mi / 1,899 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m 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.

KMG–NGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Ningbo route.
Route details
Distance1,180 mi / 1,899 km
Flight time3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights56 out / 57 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: NGB
IATA / ICAONGB / ZSNB
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr9.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to NGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,180 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from KMG to NGB: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Ruili Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 Wanzhou Wuqiao, Yichang Sanxia and Jingzhou Shashi.
Yes, return flights from NGB to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ACX and LJG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NGB

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Ruili Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KMG to NGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to NGB is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,180 miles (1,899 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 113 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wanzhou Wuqiao, Yichang Sanxia and Jingzhou Shashi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xingyi (ACX) and Lijiang (LJG).