Kunming to Sanming (Sha) (KMG–SQJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 5h 50m 3UCAMU → TV Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Sanming (Sha) flights
PKX Beijing 6h 50m 3UCZEY → 3UKLMF Beijing (PKX) to Sanming (Sha) flights
CKG Chongqing 8h 5m 3U8LMU → 3UG5 Chongqing (CKG) to Sanming (Sha) flights
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Kunming to Sanming (Sha)
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 931 mi 2h 45m nonstop

KMG–SQJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 931 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–SQJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 4 737 2h45 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KMG to SQJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to SQJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
CTU ~5h 50m PKX ~6h 50m CKG ~8h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
216
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sanming (Sha) is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · SQJ: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Sanming (Sha).
Distance & Flight Time
931 mi / 1,498 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

KMG–SQJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Sanming (Sha) route.
Route details
Distance931 mi / 1,498 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: SQJ
Full nameSanming Shaxian Airport
IATA / ICAOSQJ / ZSSM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation830 ft / 253 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to SQJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Sanming Shaxian Airport take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 931 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to SQJ: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chengdu Shuangliu, Beijing Daxing and Chongqing Jiangbei.
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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 SQJ

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to SQJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to SQJ is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,498 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Shuangliu, Beijing Daxing and Chongqing Jiangbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.