Kunming to Beijing (KMG–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,265 mi airlines 83/wk
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CZ3998
CZ China Southern
32Q
8:30 AM
CST
12:00 PM
CST
3h 30m
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EY5861
EY Etihad
738
12:00 PM
CST TT1
3:15 PM
CST
3h 15m
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3U1444
3U Sichuan
32Q
1:30 PM
CST
4:45 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CZ3902
CZ China Southern
32Q
1:30 PM
CST
4:45 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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3U2586
3U Sichuan
738
2:05 PM
CST
5:15 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU5709
MU China Eastern
7M8
3:00 PM
CST TT1
6:30 PM
CST
3h 30m
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3U1570
3U Sichuan
321
3:35 PM
CST
6:55 PM
CST
3h 20m
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CZ6112
CZ China Southern
321
3:35 PM
CST
6:55 PM
CST
3h 20m
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CZ5656
CZ China Southern
321
5:35 PM
CST
9:00 PM
CST
3h 25m
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3U2096
3U Sichuan
32Q
7:00 PM
CST
10:25 PM
CST
3h 25m
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CZ6160
CZ China Southern
32Q
8:05 PM
CST
11:25 PM
CST
3h 20m
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3U1578
3U Sichuan
32Q
8:05 PM
CST
11:25 PM
CST
3h 20m
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MU5702
MU China Eastern
738
7:10 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
3h 45m
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MU5720
MU China Eastern
738
7:10 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
3h 45m
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CZ3901
CZ China Southern
32Q
8:30 AM
CST
11:55 AM
CST
3h 25m
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3U1443
3U Sichuan
32Q
8:30 AM
CST
11:55 AM
CST
3h 25m
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3U2585
3U Sichuan
738
8:55 AM
CST
1:00 PM
CST
4h 5m
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3U1569
3U Sichuan
32Q
10:30 AM
CST
2:20 PM
CST
3h 50m
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CZ6111
CZ China Southern
32Q
10:30 AM
CST
2:20 PM
CST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EY5959
EY Etihad
321
11:00 AM
CST
2:45 PM
CST
3h 45m
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EY5863
EY Etihad
738
12:30 PM
CST
4:00 PM
CST
3h 30m
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CZ5655
CZ China Southern
32Q
12:30 PM
CST
4:15 PM
CST
3h 45m
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3U2095
3U Sichuan
32Q
2:10 PM
CST
5:45 PM
CST
3h 35m
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3U1577
3U Sichuan
32Q
3:15 PM
CST
7:00 PM
CST
3h 45m
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CZ6159
CZ China Southern
32Q
3:15 PM
CST
6:55 PM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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EY5864
EY Etihad
738
4:30 PM
CST
8:10 PM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Kunming to Beijing
4 carriers, 83 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 83 Flights/wk 1,265 mi 3h 10m nonstop 47 1-stop hubs

KMG–PKX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,265 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–PKX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 35 321, 32Q 3h15-3h30 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 34 321, 32Q, 738 3h10-3h25
EY Etihad Airways 7 738 3h15
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 7M8 3h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – 3U, CZ
32Q Airbus A321neo – 3U, CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, EY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (42 flights/wk, 51%)
Unaffiliated: 3U + EY (41 flights/wk, 49%)
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 PKX direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
97
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to PKX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,509
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 Beijing from Kunming

Nearby airports with service to Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Metric KMG→PKX DLU→PKX
Distance from KMG 168 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 83 14
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of KMG with service to Beijing Daxing International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,265 mi / 2,036 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 30m.
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–PKX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance1,265 mi / 2,036 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights83 out / 97 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: PKX
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to PKX flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,265 miles.
There are approximately 83 nonstop flights per week from KMG to PKX. The return direction has about 97 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NTG, LZO, ZAT, XNN, ENH, LHW, CIH, KHN, LUM, NNG, JHG, INC, ICN, SGN, CKG, JJN, ZUH, CSX, TFU, YIH, XIY, XMN, CGQ, CTU, PVG, SYX, WUH, SHE, CGD, HFE, HAK, CAN, SWA, NGB, SZX, YIW, HGH, SHA, CZX, HKG, FOC, HRB, WNZ, DSN, URC, KUL and WUX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PKX to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DLU. 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 PKX

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KMG to PKX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to PKX ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,265 miles (2,036 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 97 return, totaling 180 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NTG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU).