Kunming to Wuhan (Huangpi) (KMG–WUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KMG–WUH is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 791 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 49 | 321, 738 | 2h05-2h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 31 | 320, 738 | 2h10-2h20 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 18 | 320, 737 | 2h10-2h25 | – | – | – |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 11 | 738 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| DR Ruili Airlines | 7 | 733 | 2h | – | – | – |
| BK Potomac Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Wuhan (Huangpi) from Kunming
| Metric | KMG→WUH | ACX→WUH | DLU→WUH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KMG | – | 127 mi | 168 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 137 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 10m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
KMG: CST · WUH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Wuhan (Huangpi).
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.
Metro Line 2 runs from the airport to Wuhan Station (high-speed rail connections to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu) and the city centre in 50–60 minutes for CNY 8–12. DiDi and taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to central Wuhan run CNY 80–140. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city zones and rail stations for CNY 20.
Wuhan's extensive high-speed rail network makes it a viable transit hub for domestic onward travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal arrivals hall.
Humid subtropical climate. Wuhan is one of China's "Three Furnaces." Summers (June–August) are brutally hot and humid at 32–38°C with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent thunderstorms causing ground delays. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp at 0–8°C, with occasional freezing rain and ice that disrupts ramp operations more than snow.
Spring (March–May) brings heavy rain and flooding risk from the Yangtze and Han rivers. Autumn (September–October) is the most comfortable season. Buildings are aggressively air-conditioned in summer. Pack a layer for indoors.
KMG–WUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KMG to WUH
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Potomac Air, China Southern Airlines, Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 137 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KMG to WUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMG to WUH ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 791 miles (1,273 km). There are approximately 137 weekly flights outbound and 120 return, totaling 257 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CSX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xingyi (ACX), Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU) and Lijiang (LJG).