Kunming to Yichang (Xiaoting) (KMG–YIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 7 | 737 | 1h39 | – | – | – |
| DZ Donghai Airlines | 7 | 733 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
KMG: CST · YIH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Yichang (Xiaoting).
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
KMG to YIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMG to YIH is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 643 miles (1,035 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Tianfu, Shenzhen Bao'an and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.