Kunming to Zhaotong (KMG–ZAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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152 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 56m ago
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MU9715
MU China Eastern
737
8:05 AM
CST T1
9:05 AM
CST
1h
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5925
MU China Eastern
737
8:15 AM
CST T1
9:15 AM
CST
1h
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9707
MU China Eastern
737
1:15 PM
CST
2:15 PM
CST
1h
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5929
MU China Eastern
737
7:30 PM
CST TS1
8:30 PM
CST
1h
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5930
MU China Eastern
737
7:30 AM
CST
8:25 AM
CST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5926
MU China Eastern
737
11:00 AM
CST
12:00 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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MU9716
MU China Eastern
737
6:10 PM
CST
7:05 PM
CST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU9708
MU China Eastern
737
11:20 PM
CST
12:15 AM+1
CST
0h 55m
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 7 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 22m 3U8LAQ CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Zhaotong flights
HGH Hangzhou 6h 3m 3U8LCA 3U Hangzhou (HGH) to Zhaotong flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 39m 3U8L9H TV Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Zhaotong flights
PKX Beijing 7h 50m 3UCZEY EYMU Beijing (PKX) to Zhaotong flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 40m 3UAFAY MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Zhaotong flights
CKG Chongqing 9h 59m 3U8LMU 3UG5 Chongqing (CKG) to Zhaotong flights
JHG Jinghong (Gasa) 15h 5m 8LFMMU G5 Jinghong (Gasa) (JHG) to Zhaotong flights
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Kunming to Zhaotong
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 152 mi 1h nonstop

KMG–ZAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 152 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–ZAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 21 737 1h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (21 flights/wk, 100%)
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 ZAT 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
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to ZAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
551
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
Zhaotong is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · ZAT: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Zhaotong.
Distance & Flight Time
152 mi / 245 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m 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–ZAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Zhaotong route.
Route details
Distance152 mi / 245 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: ZAT
IATA / ICAOZAT / –
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to ZAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport (Not fully opened) take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 152 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to ZAT: China Eastern 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 Guangzhou Baiyun, Hangzhou Xiaoshan and Xi'an Xianyang.
Yes, return flights from ZAT 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 ZAT

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport (Not fully opened) (ZAT) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KMG to ZAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to ZAT is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 152 miles (245 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 Guangzhou Baiyun, Hangzhou Xiaoshan and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.