Kunming to Zhongwei (Shapotou) (KMG–ZHY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 9 hubs
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 4h 35m 3U8L9H → HOMUZH Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Zhongwei (Shapotou) flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 6h 10m 3UDRMU → JD Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Zhongwei (Shapotou) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 25m 3U8LCA → EU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Zhongwei (Shapotou) flights
HGH Hangzhou 8h 18m 3U8LCA → JD Hangzhou (HGH) to Zhongwei (Shapotou) flights
CKG Chongqing 9h 3U8LMU → PN Chongqing (CKG) to Zhongwei (Shapotou) flights
PEK Beijing 10h 14m 3U8LCA → 3U Beijing (PEK) to Zhongwei (Shapotou) flights
CGO Zhengzhou 12h 48m 3U8LCZ → DZPN Zhengzhou (CGO) to Zhongwei (Shapotou) flights
URC Ürümqi 19h 40m 3UCZMU → PN Ürümqi (URC) to Zhongwei (Shapotou) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) ~4h 45m 3UCAMU → Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Zhongwei (Shapotou) flights
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Kunming to Zhongwei (Shapotou)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 871 mi 2h 15m nonstop

KMG–ZHY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 871 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–ZHY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 320 2h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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 ZHY 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to ZHY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
XIY ~4h 35m CTU ~4h 45m XNN ~6h 10m TFU ~6h 25m HGH ~8h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
587
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
Zhongwei (Shapotou) is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · ZHY: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Zhongwei (Shapotou).
Distance & Flight Time
871 mi / 1,402 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m 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–ZHY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Zhongwei (Shapotou) route.
Route details
Distance871 mi / 1,402 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 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: ZHY
Full nameZhongwei Shapotou Airport
IATA / ICAOZHY / ZLZW
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation4,088 ft / 1,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to ZHY flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport take about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 871 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to ZHY: Sichuan 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, Xining Caojiabao and Chengdu Tianfu.
Yes, return flights from ZHY 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 ZHY

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to ZHY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to ZHY is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 871 miles (1,402 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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