Kunming to Taiyuan (KMG–TYN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,042 mi airlines 57/wk
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DR6555
DR Ruili
73H
6:50 AM
CST
9:20 AM
CST
2h 30m
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8L9997
8L Lucky
737
7:35 AM
CST
10:20 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DR6535
DR Ruili
737
7:55 AM
CST
11:00 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU860
MU China Eastern
738
8:55 AM
CST TT1
11:45 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MU5753
MU China Eastern
320
11:30 AM
CST TT1
2:15 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MU6978
MU China Eastern
738
1:15 PM
CST TT1
4:00 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MU6976
MU China Eastern
738
4:05 PM
CST
6:40 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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8L9875
8L Lucky
737
7:10 PM
CST
9:45 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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MU6088
MU China Eastern
738
7:50 PM
CST TT1
10:45 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU5146
MU China Eastern
738
10:35 PM
CST
1:10 AM+1
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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MU6087
MU China Eastern
738
7:50 AM
CST T2
10:40 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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8L9998
8L Lucky
737
11:10 AM
CST TT1
2:10 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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MU6975
MU China Eastern
737
11:55 AM
CST T2
3:00 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU5754
MU China Eastern
320
2:55 PM
CST TT2
6:05 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU859
MU China Eastern
738
6:15 PM
CST T2
9:00 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DR6536
DR Ruili
737
7:15 PM
CST T2
9:55 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Kunming to Taiyuan
3 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 1,042 mi 2h 30m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

KMG–TYN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air and Ruili Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,042 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–TYN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 37 320, 738 2h35-2h55 SkyTeam
8L Lucky Air 10 737 2h35-2h45
DR Ruili Airlines 10 737, 73H 2h30-3h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L, DR
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
73H Boeing 737-800 – DR
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (37 flights/wk, 65%)
Unaffiliated: 8L + DR (20 flights/wk, 35%)
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 TYN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to TYN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,402
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
Taiyuan is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · TYN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Taiyuan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,042 mi / 1,677 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 3h 5m.
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–TYN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Taiyuan route.
Route details
Distance1,042 mi / 1,677 km
Flight time2h 30m to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights57 out / 33 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: TYN
IATA / ICAOTYN / ZBYN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation2,575 ft / 785 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to TYN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,042 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from KMG to TYN. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XFN, ENH, LHW, LYI, WUX, YNZ, BKK, HIA, HKT, NNG, XNN, INC, KHN, ZHA, NGB, TFU, WNZ, CTU, CKG, PEK, PVG, CSX, WUH, ZUH, CAN, CGQ, TSN, SHE, JHG, HGH, XMN, HFE, FOC, TAO, SHA, NTG, SZX, HNY, HAK, NKG, DSN, CZX, SYX, URC, HKG and HRB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TYN 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 TYN

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KMG to TYN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to TYN ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,042 miles (1,677 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via XFN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.