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

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MU6362+1
MU China Eastern
32N
11:55 AM
CST T1
3:30 PM
CST
3h 35m
63%
M T W T F S S
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MU6424
MU China Eastern
32N
10:30 PM
CST T1
1:55 AM+1
CST
3h 25m
63%
M T W T F S S
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3U5391cs
3U Sichuan
32N
7:20 AM
CST T2
10:40 AM
CST
3h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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MU6361+2
MU China Eastern
32N
9:14 AM
CST
12:43 PM
CST
3h 29m
65%
M T W T F S S
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MU6423+1
MU China Eastern
32N
5:40 PM
CST
9:25 PM
CST
3h 45m
65%
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 3U8LCZ → JDMUSC Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Yantai flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 10m 3U8LCA → A6CAMU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Yantai flights
CGO Zhengzhou 5h 18m 3U8LCZ → MUPN Zhengzhou (CGO) to Yantai flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 18m 3U8L9H → 3UCAGS Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Yantai flights
NKG Nanjing 5h 25m 3UA6BK → SCZH Nanjing (NKG) to Yantai flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 26m 3U8LMU → 3UCAGS Chongqing (CKG) to Yantai flights
YIH Yichang (Xiaoting) 5h 36m 8LDZMU → GS Yichang (Xiaoting) (YIH) to Yantai flights
PEK Beijing 5h 40m 3U8LCA → CANZSC Beijing (PEK) to Yantai flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 5h 40m 3U8L9C → FMMUSC Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Yantai flights
HFE Hefei 5h 50m 3U8LBK → MUSCZH Hefei (HFE) to Yantai flights
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Kunming to Yantai
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,368 mi 3h 30m nonstop

KMG–YNT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,368 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–YNT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 14 32N 3h25-3h35 – SkyTeam –
DR Ruili Airlines 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: DR (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 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
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to YNT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
WUH ~5h 0m TFU ~5h 10m CGO ~5h 18m XIY ~5h 18m NKG ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,185
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
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 30m 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.

Facts

KMG–YNT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Yantai route.
Route details
Distance1,368 mi / 2,202 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: YNT
Full nameYantai Penglai International Airport
IATA / ICAOYNT / ZSYT
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation154 ft / 47 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to YNT flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Yantai Penglai International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,368 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from KMG to YNT: China Eastern Airlines and Ruili 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 Wuhan Tianhe, Chengdu Tianfu and Zhengzhou Xinzheng.
Yes, return flights from YNT 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 YNT

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Ruili 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 is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,368 miles (2,202 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 Wuhan Tianhe, Chengdu Tianfu and Zhengzhou Xinzheng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.