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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DR6535
DR Ruili
737
6:38 AM
CST
9:13 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9875
8L Redhill Aviation
737
7:40 AM
CST
10:30 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5753
MU China Eastern
737
10:40 AM
CST TT1
1:15 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6573
DR Ruili
73H
12:41 PM
CST
3:06 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6088
MU China Eastern
738
6:15 PM
CST TT1
9:00 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY3002
KY Kunming
738
8:20 PM
CST
11:15 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5146
MU China Eastern
738
10:35 PM
CST
1:10 AM+1
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6087
MU China Eastern
738
7:10 AM
CST T2
9:50 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9876
8L Redhill Aviation
737
11:20 AM
CST T1
2:15 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5754
MU China Eastern
737
2:10 PM
CST TT2
5:00 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9998
8L Redhill Aviation
320
2:40 PM
CST T1
5:35 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5145
MU China Eastern
738
6:35 PM
CST TT2
9:30 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6536
DR Ruili
737
7:15 PM
CST TT2
9:55 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6574
DR Ruili
73H
10:15 PM
CST TT2
1:30 AM+1
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY3001
KY Kunming
738
10:30 PM
CST TT1
1:10 AM+1
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kunming to Taiyuan
4 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 1,042 mi 2h 25m nonstop 57 1-stop hubs

KMG–TYN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 1,042 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 57 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 18 737, 738 2h35-2h45 SkyTeam
DR Ruili Airlines 10 737, 73H 2h25-2h35
8L Redhill Aviation 7 737 2h50
KY Kunming Airlines 7 738 2h55
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L, DR, MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – KY, MU
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + DR + KY (24 flights/wk, 57%)
SkyTeam: MU (18 flights/wk, 43%)
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
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to TYN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,552
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 Taiyuan from Kunming

Nearby airports with service to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport.
Metric KMG→TYN DLU→TYN
Distance from KMG 168 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 42 4
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of KMG with service to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport.

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 25m to 2h 55m.
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 25m to 2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights42 out / 47 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 25m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,042 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Redhill Aviation, Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from KMG to TYN. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ENH, XFN, DSN, JHG, LYI, BAV, BAR, NTG, DYG, HRB, DLU, BKK, HKT, XNN, SHS, HFE, YNZ, ZHA, LHW, TAO, MIG, CKG, NGB, CSX, WUH, YTY, PEK, INC, TFU, PVG, SHE, TSN, CAN, CTU, CGQ, ZUH, SHA, SYX, KHN, URC, HGH, NNG, CZX, HAK, NKG, XMN, FOC, HIA, HNY, JUZ, HKG, SZX, WUX, WNZ, DLC, SQD and SWA. 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.
Nearby alternatives include DLU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 Redhill Aviation, Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 42 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 25 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,042 miles (1,677 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ENH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU).