Kunming to Beijing (KMG–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KMG–PEK is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Hainan Airlines and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 1,301 miles in approximately 3h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 49 | 32N, 359, 7M8 | 3h07-4h | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 32N, 73H | 3h29-3h40 | – | – | – |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 7 | 333 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 7 | 738 | 3h55 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 3 | 320 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Kunming
| Metric | KMG→PEK | PZI→PEK | LPF→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KMG | – | 122 mi | 164 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 157 | 14 | 6 |
| Flight time | 3h 7m | 3h 45m | 3h |
Travel Essentials
KMG: CST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
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.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
KMG–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KMG to PEK
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Redhill Aviation, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 157 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KMG to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMG to PEK ranges from 3 hours 7 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,301 miles (2,093 km). There are approximately 157 weekly flights outbound and 158 return, totaling 315 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
94 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via WXN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Panzhihua (Renhe) (PZI), Liupanshui (Zhongshan) (LPF) and Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU).