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

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627 mi airlines charter/private 68/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 1m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
8L9965
8L Redhill Aviation
737
7:30 AM
CST
9:35 AM
CST
2h 5m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1744cs
3U Sichuan
321
11:05 AM
CST
1:15 PM
CST
2h 10m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6700+2
CZ China Southern
320
11:05 AM
CST
1:15 PM
CST
2h 10m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6584+1
CZ China Southern
320
3:20 PM
CST
5:25 PM
CST
2h 5m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1704cs
3U Sichuan
32N
3:20 PM
CST
5:25 PM
CST
2h 5m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9693
MU China Eastern
738
3:55 PM
CST T1
5:55 PM
CST
2h
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5771+1
MU China Eastern
738
7:00 PM
CST T1
9:05 PM
CST
2h 5m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5926
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
320
7:50 PM
CST TT1
10:20 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1594cs
3U Sichuan
321
9:40 PM
CST
11:50 PM
CST
2h 10m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6294+1
CZ China Southern
320
9:40 PM
CST
11:50 PM
CST
2h 10m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U3238
3U Sichuan
320
10:15 PM
CST
12:10 AM+1
CST
1h 55m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6699+2
CZ China Southern
320
7:40 AM
CST T1
10:00 AM
CST
2h 20m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1743cs
3U Sichuan
320
7:40 AM
CST TT1
9:55 AM
CST
2h 15m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9966
8L Redhill Aviation
737
10:45 AM
CST TT3
1:00 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6583+1
CZ China Southern
320
12:05 PM
CST T1
2:15 PM
CST
2h 10m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1703cs
3U Sichuan
32N
12:05 PM
CST TT1
2:15 PM
CST
2h 10m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5925
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
320
3:45 PM
CST TT2
5:55 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6293+1
CZ China Southern
320
6:25 PM
CST TT1
8:35 PM
CST
2h 10m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1593cs
3U Sichuan
321
6:25 PM
CST T1
8:35 PM
CST
2h 10m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U3237
3U Sichuan
320
6:50 PM
CST TT1
9:10 PM
CST
2h 20m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9694
MU China Eastern
738
7:00 PM
CST TT1
8:55 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5772+1
MU China Eastern
738
10:15 PM
CST T1
12:25 AM+1
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
ZHA Zhanjiang 4h DRMU CZ Zhanjiang (ZHA) to Sanya (Tianya) flights
ZUH Zhuhai (Jinwan) 4h 35m 3U8LCZ CZ Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) to Sanya (Tianya) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 4h 35m 3U8LAQ 3UAQCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Sanya (Tianya) flights
CKG Chongqing 4h 40m 3U8LMU 3UCZGS Chongqing (CKG) to Sanya (Tianya) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 4h 40m 3U8LCA 3U8LCZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Sanya (Tianya) flights
SZX Shenzhen 4h 40m 3U8LCA 3UCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Sanya (Tianya) flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 5m A6CZDR 3UBKCZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Sanya (Tianya) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 5h 7m 3UCAMU 3UCAEU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Sanya (Tianya) flights
KHN Nanchang 5h 40m 8LA6KY HUJDMF Nanchang (KHN) to Sanya (Tianya) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 48m 3U8LCZ 3UCZHU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Sanya (Tianya) flights
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Kunming to Sanya (Tianya)
4 carriers, 68 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 627 mi 2h 5m nonstop

KMG–SYX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 627 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: 3U 21 320 2h05-2h10 SkyTeam 3U
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U 9 738 2h-2h05 SkyTeam 3U
8L Redhill Aviation 7 737 2h05
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services 3 320 2h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, CZ, JD
321 Airbus A321 – 3U
32N Airbus A320neo – 3U
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (30 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: 8L + JD (10 flights/wk, 25%)
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
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
68
Outbound / wk
68
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to SYX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,849
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 Sanya (Tianya) from Kunming

Nearby airports with service to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
Metric KMG→SYX AVA→SYX
Distance from KMG 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 68 3
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of KMG with service to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.

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 2h 5m 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.

KMG–SYX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Sanya (Tianya) route.
Route details
Distance627 mi / 1,010 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights68 out / 68 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: SYX
IATA / ICAOSYX / ZJSY
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 627 miles.
This route has frequent daily 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 Zhanjiang Wuchuan, Zhuhai Jinwan and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Yes, return flights from SYX to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AVA. 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 SYX

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Redhill Aviation and Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KMG to SYX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to SYX is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 627 miles (1,010 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 136 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zhanjiang Wuchuan, Zhuhai Jinwan and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Anshun (Xixiu) (AVA).