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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU6362+1
MU China Eastern
32N
12:05 PM
CST T1
3:40 PM
CST
3h 35m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U5391cs
3U Sichuan
320
7:20 AM
CST T2
10:50 AM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6361+2
MU China Eastern
32N
7:20 AM
CST
10:40 AM
CST
3h 20m
85%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6423+1
MU China Eastern
32N
5:40 PM
CST TT2
9:25 PM
CST
3h 45m
85%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 10m 3U8L9H 3UGSMU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Yantai flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 10m 3U8LCA A6CAMU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Yantai flights
CGO Zhengzhou 5h 15m 3U8LCZ MU Zhengzhou (CGO) to Yantai flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 15m 3U8LCZ JDMUSC Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Yantai flights
NKG Nanjing 5h 30m 3UHOKY SCZH Nanjing (NKG) to Yantai flights
PEK Beijing 5h 40m 3U8LCA CANZSC Beijing (PEK) to Yantai flights
HGH Hangzhou 5h 43m 3U8LCA 3UCAGJ Hangzhou (HGH) to Yantai flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 5h 49m 3U8L9C FMMUSC Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Yantai flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 50m 3UAFAY AFEYHO Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Yantai flights
WNZ Wenzhou (Longwan) 5h 58m 8LDRFM FMLT Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ) to Yantai flights
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Kunming to Yantai
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,368 mi 3h 35m 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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7 32N 3h35 SkyTeam
DR Ruili Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: DR (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to YNT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,987
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 35m 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–YNT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Yantai route.
Route details
Distance1,368 mi / 2,202 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 about 3h 35m 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 Xi'an Xianyang, 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to YNT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to YNT is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,368 miles (2,202 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xi'an Xianyang, Chengdu Tianfu and Zhengzhou Xinzheng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.