Kunming to Yichang (Xiaoting) (KMG–YIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU5729
MU China Eastern
738
6:38 AM
CST TS1
8:36 AM
CST
1h 58m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9871
8L Redhill Aviation
737
1:55 PM
CST
4:00 PM
CST
2h 5m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DZ6369
DZ Donghai
733
7:05 AM
CST TT2
8:50 AM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5730
MU China Eastern
738
9:35 AM
CST
11:35 AM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9872
8L Redhill Aviation
737
10:20 PM
CST
12:10 AM+1
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 3h 43m 3U8LCA MU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 5m 3U8LAQ CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 5m 3U8LCA CADZSC Shenzhen (SZX) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
XUZ Xuzhou 5h 20m 3U8LGJ GSTV Xuzhou (XUZ) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 5h 28m 3U8LA6 HUJD Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
JJN Quanzhou 5h 35m 3U8LDR MU Quanzhou (JJN) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
NNG Nanning (Jiangnan) 5h 53m MU DZGX Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
XMN Xiamen 5h 55m 3UKYMF GS Xiamen (XMN) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
WNZ Wenzhou (Longwan) 5h 58m 8LDRFM 9H Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 6h 3UAFAY EYFMGS Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Yichang (Xiaoting) flights
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Kunming to Yichang (Xiaoting)
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 643 mi 2h 2m nonstop

KMG–YIH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation, Donghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 643 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–YIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 7 737 2h05
DZ Donghai Airlines 7
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 738 1h58 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + DZ (14 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: MU (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 YIH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to YIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,381
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
Yichang (Xiaoting) is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · YIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Yichang (Xiaoting).
Distance & Flight Time
643 mi / 1,035 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m 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–YIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Yichang (Xiaoting) route.
Route details
Distance643 mi / 1,035 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: YIH
IATA / ICAOYIH / ZHYC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation673 ft / 205 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to YIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport take about 2h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 643 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from KMG to YIH: Redhill Aviation, Donghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Chengdu Tianfu, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an.
Yes, return flights from YIH 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 YIH

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Donghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KMG to YIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to YIH is about 2 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 643 miles (1,035 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Tianfu, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.