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

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✈ Nonstop
MU9715
MU China Eastern
737
8:05 AM
CST TT1
9:05 AM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5925
MU China Eastern
737
8:15 AM
CST TT1
9:15 AM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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MU5929
MU China Eastern
737
7:30 PM
CST TT1
8:30 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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MU5930
MU China Eastern
737
9:55 AM
CST
10:45 AM
CST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MU9716
MU China Eastern
737
6:10 PM
CST
6:55 PM
CST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kunming to Zhaotong
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 152 mi 1h nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

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, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 17 737 1h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (17 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
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to ZAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
431
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.
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 flights17 out / 10 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
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 approximately 1h. The route covers 152 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from KMG to ZAT. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HGH, PKX, JHG, XIY, PVG and CKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KMG to ZAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to ZAT ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 152 miles (245 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via HGH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.