Kunming to Jinan (Licheng) (KMG–TNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA4990
CA Air China
738
7:20 AM
CST
10:15 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU5887
MU China Eastern
737
7:20 AM
CST
10:35 AM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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SC8838
SC Shandong
738
7:20 AM
CST TT1
10:15 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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8L9867
8L Lucky
737
7:30 AM
CST
10:30 AM
CST
3h
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MU5821
MU China Eastern
738
7:45 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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3U8217
3U Sichuan
320
9:55 AM
CST
1:10 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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MU5328
MU China Eastern
321
12:20 PM
CST
3:15 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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SC8840
SC Shandong
738
12:50 PM
CST TT1
3:45 PM
CST
2h 55m
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MU6818
MU China Eastern
32N
12:55 PM
CST TT1
3:55 PM
CST
3h
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KY8207
KY Kunming
738
4:00 PM
CST
6:55 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU5751
MU China Eastern
738
5:00 PM
CST
8:00 PM
CST
3h
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8L9819
8L Lucky
736
6:05 PM
CST
9:00 PM
CST
2h 55m
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TV6070
TV Tibet
320
6:15 PM
CST
9:35 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MU5630
MU China Eastern
321
9:20 PM
CST
12:10 AM+1
CST
2h 50m
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MU6817
MU China Eastern
321
7:20 AM
CST
10:35 AM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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3U5455
3U Sichuan
32N
7:20 AM
CST TT1
10:35 AM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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MU5327
MU China Eastern
321
8:00 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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SC8839
SC Shandong
7M8
8:25 AM
CST
11:45 AM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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8L9868
8L Lucky
737
11:30 AM
CST
2:55 PM
CST
3h 25m
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MU5822
MU China Eastern
738
12:10 PM
CST
3:15 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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KY8202
KY Kunming
738
1:35 PM
CST
4:50 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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3U8266
3U Sichuan
320
1:40 PM
CST
4:50 PM
CST
3h 10m
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3U8218
3U Sichuan
320
2:00 PM
CST
5:00 PM
CST
3h
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TV6069
TV Tibet
320
2:05 PM
CST
5:00 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU5629
MU China Eastern
321
4:40 PM
CST
7:50 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU6819
MU China Eastern
321
5:05 PM
CST
8:20 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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KY8204
KY Kunming
738
7:00 PM
CST
10:15 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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KY8208
KY Kunming
738
7:55 PM
CST
10:55 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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SC8837
SC Shandong
738
8:35 PM
CST
12:15 AM+1
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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MU5888
MU China Eastern
738
9:45 PM
CST
1:10 AM+1
CST
3h 25m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kunming to Jinan (Licheng)
7 carriers, 82 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 82 Flights/wk 1,170 mi 2h 50m nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

KMG–TNA is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,170 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–TNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 42 321, 32N, 737, 738 2h50-3h15 SkyTeam
8L Lucky Air 10 736, 737 2h55-3h
SC Shandong Airlines 10 738 2h55
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 320 3h15
KY Kunming Airlines 7 738 2h55
CA Air China 3 738 2h55 Star Alliance
TV Tibet Airlines 3 320 3h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, TV
321 Airbus A321 – MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
736 Boeing 737-600 – 8L
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L, MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, KY, MU, SC
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (42 flights/wk, 51%)
Unaffiliated: 3U + 8L + KY + SC + TV (37 flights/wk, 45%)
Star Alliance: CA (3 flights/wk, 4%)
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 TNA direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
82
Outbound / wk
104
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to TNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,522
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 Jinan (Licheng) from Kunming

Nearby airports with service to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport.
Metric KMG→TNA LJG→TNA
Distance from KMG 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 2
Weekly flights 82 8
Flight time 2h 50m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of KMG with service to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Jinan (Licheng) is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · TNA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Jinan (Licheng).
Distance & Flight Time
1,170 mi / 1,882 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 3h 20m.
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–TNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Jinan (Licheng) route.
Route details
Distance1,170 mi / 1,882 km
Flight time2h 50m to 3h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights82 out / 104 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: TNA
IATA / ICAOTNA / ZSJN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr14.3M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to TNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,170 miles.
There are approximately 82 nonstop flights per week from KMG to TNA. The return direction has about 104 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYA, GYS, YCU, MIG, ENH, XNN, UYN, DMK, HYN, KOW, LZO, HET, NNG, WNZ, LHW, JHG, WUH, BKK, CKG, ZUH, YIH, SHA, INC, XIY, HAN, ICN, SGN, KHN, TFU, CAN, CGQ, XMN, KUL, HAK, CSX, SWA, CTU, SZX, SYX, PVG, JJN, SHE, FOC, HRB, URC, HKG, SIN, YNT and HNY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TNA to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LJG. 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 TNA

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Air China, Kunming Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Tibet Airlines. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KMG to TNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to TNA ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,170 miles (1,882 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 186 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YYA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lijiang (LJG).