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

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1,180 mi airlines 59/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DR6559
DR Ruili
73H
7:05 AM
CST
9:55 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8251
3U Sichuan
320
7:50 AM
CST
10:25 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9671+2
MU China Eastern
738
8:00 AM
CST TS1
11:00 AM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U5465cs
3U Sichuan
738
8:00 AM
CST TT1
10:55 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5454+1
MU China Eastern
320
11:30 AM
CST
2:30 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5456
MU China Eastern
321
1:25 PM
CST TT1
4:15 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5871+1
MU China Eastern
738
4:30 PM
CST TT1
7:30 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8255
3U Sichuan
320
5:05 PM
CST
8:00 PM
CST
2h 55m
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
320
6:50 PM
CST TT1
9:50 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5451+1
MU China Eastern
32N
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 T1
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
MU5455
MU China Eastern
320
2:05 PM
CST T2
5:30 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5453+1
MU China Eastern
32N
2:15 PM
CST TT2
5:20 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C8605
9C Spring
320
2:25 PM
CST T2
5:35 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8256
3U Sichuan
320
8:05 PM
CST TT2
11:30 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5872+1
MU China Eastern
32N
8:30 PM
CST TT2
11:50 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kunming to Ningbo
3 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 1,180 mi 2h 35m nonstop 58 1-stop hubs

KMG–NGB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,180 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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, 321, 738 2h50-3h SkyTeam 3U
DR Ruili Airlines 4 73H 2h50
9C Spring Airlines 3 320 3h
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, 9C, MU
321 Airbus A321 – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, MU
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – DR
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (35 flights/wk, 83%)
Unaffiliated: 9C + DR (7 flights/wk, 17%)
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
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
62
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to NGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,526
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
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 2h 35m to 3h 0m.
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 time2h 35m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights59 out / 62 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
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 approximately 2h 35m to 3h. The route covers 1,180 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines, Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from KMG to NGB. The return direction has about 62 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYA, DXJ, SHS, LZO, JHG, GYS, LYG, XFN, BAR, LYI, TEN, LHW, KOW, VTE, JGS, NNG, HRB, HKT, ENH, MDC, WEH, YIH, LUM, ZHA, MIG, HIA, CKG, WUH, SIN, SYX, SJW, XIY, HET, SGN, TAO, TYN, SZX, CGO, CAN, TFU, PVG, CSX, PEK, HKG, ZUH, SHE, PKX, XMN, HAK, CTU, DLC, YCU, SWA, INC, TSN, BKK, YNT and CGQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NGB 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 NGB

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KMG to NGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to NGB ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,180 miles (1,899 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YYA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.