Kunming to Yantai (KMG–YNT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,368 mi airlines 14/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DR6537
DR Ruili
73H
6:25 AM
CST TT1
9:30 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6362
MU China Eastern
32N
11:30 AM
CST TT1
2:55 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U5421
3U Sichuan
320
6:40 AM
CST TT2
10:25 AM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6361
MU China Eastern
32N
6:40 AM
CST
10:25 AM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6538
DR Ruili
73H
3:05 PM
CST TT2
6:30 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6423
MU China Eastern
32N
4:45 PM
CST TT2
8:40 PM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kunming to Yantai
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,368 mi 3h 5m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

KMG–YNT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,368 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–YNT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 7 73H 3h05
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 3h25 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
73H Boeing 737-800 – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DR (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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 YNT 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
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to YNT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,898
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
Yantai is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · YNT: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Yantai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,368 mi / 2,202 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 25m.
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–YNT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Yantai route.
Route details
Distance1,368 mi / 2,202 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 28 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: YNT
IATA / ICAOYNT / ZSYT
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation154 ft / 47 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to YNT flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Yantai Penglai International Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 25m. The route covers 1,368 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from KMG to YNT. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTU, NTG, SWA, HKG, CKG, CGO, WUH, WNZ, INC, ICN, FOC, XIY, CSX, HET, CGQ, SHA, XMN, HRB, PEK, HGH, CAN, PVG, SHE, NGB, HFE, SZX, KHN, TFU, DSN, NKG, HAK, BKK and JNG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YNT 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 YNT

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT) are connected by nonstop service from Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KMG to YNT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to YNT ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,368 miles (2,202 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CTU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.