Kunming to Xinyang (KMG–XAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
8L9893
8L Redhill Aviation
73H
1:35 PM
CST
4:00 PM
CST
2h 25m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9894
8L Redhill Aviation
737
9:55 PM
CST
12:30 AM+1
CST
2h 35m
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 6 hubs
SZX Shenzhen 5h 15m 3U8LCA BK Shenzhen (SZX) to Xinyang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 40m 3UAFAY EY Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Xinyang flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 6h 20m 8LA6MU 8L Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Xinyang flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 9h 30m 3U8LA6 GX Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Xinyang flights
TSN Tianjin 13h 40m 3UCAFM BK Tianjin (TSN) to Xinyang flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) ~4h 50m 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Xinyang flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kunming to Xinyang
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 847 mi 2h 25m nonstop

KMG–XAI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 847 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–XAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 3 73H 2h25
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – 8L
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (3 flights/wk, 100%)
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 XAI direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to XAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
382
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
Xinyang is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · XAI: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Xinyang.
Distance & Flight Time
847 mi / 1,363 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m 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–XAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Xinyang route.
Route details
Distance847 mi / 1,363 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: XAI
IATA / ICAOXAI / ZHXY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to XAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Xinyang Minggang Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 847 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to XAI: Redhill Aviation.
This route has limited weekly 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 Shenzhen Bao'an, Shanghai Pudong and Qingdao Jiaodong.
Yes, return flights from XAI to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 XAI

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Xinyang Minggang Airport (XAI) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to XAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to XAI is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 847 miles (1,363 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shenzhen Bao'an, Shanghai Pudong and Qingdao Jiaodong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.