Kunming to Nanjing (KMG–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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KMG–NKG is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,069 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 67 | 320, 32N, 737, 738 | 2h30-3h | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 21 | 738 | 2h35-3h | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U | 9 | 320 | 2h26-2h45 | – | – | 3U |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| A6 Air Travel | 4 | 320 | 3h15 | – | – | – |
| BK Potomac Air | 4 | 738 | 2h22 | – | – | – |
| PN West Air | 4 | 320 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Kunming
| Metric | KMG→NKG | LPF→NKG | DLU→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KMG | – | 164 mi | 168 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 137 | 4 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 15m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
KMG: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
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.
The S9 metro line connects Lukou directly to Nanjing South Railway Station in 30 minutes (¥29). Trains depart every 20–30 minutes, making it the straightforward connection for onward high-speed rail.
Taxis to the city center cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes. Metered cabs are widely available at the designated rank outside arrivals. Airport buses serve major hotels and railway stations for ¥20–25.
Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, regularly reaching 35–38°C with frequent thunderstorms that can cause delays. Winters (December–February) are cold (−3–7°C) with occasional freezing rain and light snow. Ice events are the main disruption risk.
Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) are the most comfortable periods with mild temperatures of 15–25°C. Typhoon remnants occasionally bring heavy rain in late summer and early autumn.
KMG–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KMG to NKG
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Air Travel, Potomac Air, West Air and Air China. With 137 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KMG to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMG to NKG is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,069 miles (1,721 km). There are approximately 137 weekly flights outbound and 147 return, totaling 284 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tongren Fenghuang, Wanzhou Wuqiao and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liupanshui (Zhongshan) (LPF), Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU) and Lijiang (LJG).