Kunming to Beijing (KMG–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KMG–PKX is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and China United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,265 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 320, 321, 32Q | 3h25-3h30 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U, EY | 14 | 737, 789 | 3h15-3h40 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, EY |
| KN China United Airlines | 11 | 737 | 3h20-3h25 | – | – | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 7 | 32A | 3h20 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 3h10 | – | – | 3U |
| NS Hebei Airlines Also: RY | 3 | – | – | – | – | RY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Kunming
| Metric | KMG→PKX | ACX→PKX | DLU→PKX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KMG | – | 127 mi | 168 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 144 | 7 | 21 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 25m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
KMG: CST · PKX: 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.
KMG–PKX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KMG to PKX
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China United Airlines, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Xiamen Air and Hebei Airlines. With 144 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KMG to PKX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMG to PKX is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,265 miles (2,036 km). There are approximately 144 weekly flights outbound and 130 return, totaling 274 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing Jiangbei and Chengdu Shuangliu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xingyi (ACX), Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU) and Lijiang (LJG).