Kunming to Sanya (Tianya) (KMG–SYX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ5140
CZ China Southern
32Q
7:05 AM
CST
8:55 AM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9679
MU China Eastern
738
7:35 AM
CST TS1
9:40 AM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9965
8L Lucky
332
7:45 AM
CST
9:40 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1776
3U Sichuan
321
12:40 PM
CST
2:50 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6700
CZ China Southern
321
12:40 PM
CST
2:50 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5771
MU China Eastern
7M8
6:10 PM
CST TS1
8:15 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6294
CZ China Southern
32N
9:40 PM
CST
11:50 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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3U1775
3U Sichuan
321
8:45 AM
CST T1
11:20 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6699
CZ China Southern
32N
8:45 AM
CST T1
11:20 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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8L9966
8L Lucky
320
10:50 AM
CST T2
1:20 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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JD5017
JD Capital
320
6:05 PM
CST T2
8:30 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6293
CZ China Southern
32N
6:25 PM
CST T1
8:35 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5139
CZ China Southern
32Q
9:15 PM
CST TT1
12:05 AM+1
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5772
MU China Eastern
738
9:30 PM
CST TT1
11:50 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Kunming to Sanya (Tianya)
4 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 627 mi 1h 50m nonstop 59 1-stop hubs

KMG–SYX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 627 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–SYX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 21 321, 32N, 32Q 1h50-2h10 SkyTeam
MU China Eastern Airlines 9 738, 7M8 2h05 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 321 2h10
8L Lucky Air 7 332 1h55
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – 3U, CZ
32N Airbus A320neo – CZ
32Q Airbus A321neo – CZ
332 Airbus A330-200 – 8L
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (30 flights/wk, 68%)
Unaffiliated: 3U + 8L (14 flights/wk, 32%)
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 SYX direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to SYX.
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One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,828
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sanya (Tianya) is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · SYX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Sanya (Tianya).
Distance & Flight Time
627 mi / 1,010 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 2h 10m.
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–SYX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Sanya (Tianya) route.
Route details
Distance627 mi / 1,010 km
Flight time1h 50m to 2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights44 out / 45 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: SYX
IATA / ICAOSYX / ZJSY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation92 ft / 28 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to SYX flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport take approximately 1h 50m to 2h 10m. The route covers 627 miles.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from KMG to SYX. The return direction has about 45 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XFN, KOW, LYI, DSN, HYN, YCU, JJN, ZHA, WNZ, NNG, ICN, SIN, HET, KHN, TAO, XUZ, URC, CSX, LHW, YIH, WUH, TFU, HKG, ZUH, SZX, CKG, PVG, CAN, HNY, CGO, TYN, XIY, CTU, HFE, KUL, SJW, FOC, HGH, NKG, UYN, NGB, SHA, PEK, XMN, TNA, HRB, PKX, SQD, CGK, BKK, JNG, VTE, TSN, CGQ, SHE, ENY, LYA, NNY and NTG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SYX to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 SYX

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KMG to SYX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to SYX ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 627 miles (1,010 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via XFN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.