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

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8L Lucky
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DZ Donghai
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Kunming to Yichang (Xiaoting)
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 643 mi 1h 45m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

KMG–YIH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Lucky Air, Donghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 643 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–YIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Lucky Air 7 737 1h50 – – –
DZ Donghai Airlines 7 733 1h45 – – –
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 738 1h55 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
733 Boeing 737-300 – DZ
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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KMG to YIH 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
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to YIH.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
NNG ~7h 13m LHW ~9h 0m JHG ~9h 20m HYN ~9h 30m SWA ~11h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,879
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.
Know before you go

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 1h 45m to 1h 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.

Facts

KMG–YIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Yichang (Xiaoting) route.
Route details
Distance643 mi / 1,035 km
Flight time1h 45m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: YIH
Full nameYichang Sanxia Airport
IATA / ICAOYIH / ZHYC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation673 ft / 205 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to YIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 1h 55m. The route covers 643 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Lucky Air, Donghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from KMG to YIH. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NNG, LHW, JHG, HYN, SWA, NGB, TNA, SYX, INC, TFU, ZUH, WNZ, XUZ, CAN, NTG, HAK, XIY, SJW, TYN, TAO, CTU, YTY, SZX, PVG, HKG, PEK, SHE, XMN, TSN, PKX, URC, JJN and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YIH to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 YIH

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air, Donghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KMG to YIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to YIH ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 643 miles (1,035 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via NNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.