Kunming to Yuncheng (Yanhu) (KMG–YCU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SC8788
SC Shandong
738
6:50 AM
CST
9:30 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4944
CA Air China
738
6:50 AM
CST TT1
9:30 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC4826
SC Shandong
738
6:55 AM
CST TT1
9:40 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4806
CA Air China
738
6:55 AM
CST
9:40 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY3083
KY Kunming
738
11:00 AM
CST
1:30 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY8244
KY Kunming
738
5:50 PM
CST
8:15 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC8787
SC Shandong
738
9:15 PM
CST TT1
11:55 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY3084
KY Kunming
738
9:30 PM
CST TT1
12:05 AM+1
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kunming to Yuncheng (Yanhu)
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 843 mi 2h 30m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

KMG–YCU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Kunming Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 843 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–YCU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 738 2h40-2h45 Star Alliance
KY Kunming Airlines 7 738 2h30
SC Shandong Airlines 7 738 2h40-2h45
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, KY, SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KY + SC (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 33%)
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 YCU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to YCU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,712
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
Yuncheng (Yanhu) is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · YCU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Yuncheng (Yanhu).
Distance & Flight Time
843 mi / 1,357 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 2h 45m.
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–YCU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Yuncheng (Yanhu) route.
Route details
Distance843 mi / 1,357 km
Flight time2h 30m to 2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 18 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: YCU
IATA / ICAOYCU / ZBYC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,242 ft / 379 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to YCU flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 2h 45m. The route covers 843 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China, Kunming Airlines and Shandong Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from KMG to YCU. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NNG, URC, SYX, TNA, HFE, HET, HAK, TFU, TAO, TSN, CGQ, SZX, PVG, CSX, CKG, WUH, NKG, XMN, HRB, CAN, SHE, PEK, ZUH, HGH, BKK and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YCU 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 YCU

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport (YCU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Kunming Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KMG to YCU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to YCU ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 843 miles (1,357 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via NNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.