Ganzhou to Kunming (KOW–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8L9550
8L Lucky
737
7:20 PM
CST TT2
9:50 PM
CST
2h 30m
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8L9572
8L Lucky
737
9:55 PM
CST TT2
12:25 AM+1
CST
2h 30m
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8L9549
8L Lucky
737
6:40 AM
CST
8:50 AM
CST
2h 10m
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8L9685
8L Lucky
737
6:55 AM
CST
9:15 AM
CST
2h 20m
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8L9571
8L Lucky
737
1:30 PM
CST
3:45 PM
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2h 15m
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Ganzhou to Kunming
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 740 mi 2h 30m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

KOW–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lucky Air leads the route. The flight covers 740 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KOW–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Lucky Air 10 737 2h30
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (10 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, KOW to KMG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOW to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,394
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.

Other ways to reach Kunming from Ganzhou

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric KOW→KMG JGS→KMG CSX→KMG
Distance from KOW 69 mi 188 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 10 7 64
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 30m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of KOW with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Ganzhou.
KOW: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ganzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
740 mi / 1,191 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Getting from KMG

Metro Line 6 connects central Kunming; journey to Guangfu Road takes 40–55 minutes (¥6–8), running 6am to 11pm. Transfer at Guangfu Road for Lines 1 and 3 to reach most city areas. Road travel runs long in traffic; the metro avoids that.Taxis from the airport to the city centre cost ¥60–90 and should use the meter. Airport express coaches run to major hotels (¥25–30). Car rental is available at the airport. Kunming is a major domestic hub for Yunnan province; many travelers use it as a gateway to Southeast Asian destinations.

Kunming Climate

Kunming sits at 1,895m elevation and has one of China's most temperate climates. Nicknamed the "Spring City." Year-round temperatures are mild (8–25°C) and rarely extreme.

Wet season (June–October) brings afternoon monsoon showers, which can cause delays but rarely severe disruptions. The airport's high elevation means thinner air affects aircraft performance in summer heat. Winter (December–February) is dry and sunny. Fog is uncommon.

KOW–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ganzhou to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance740 mi / 1,191 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 14 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: KOW
IATA / ICAOKOW / ZSGZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation387 ft / 118 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOW to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Ganzhou Huangjin Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 740 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lucky Air.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from KOW to KMG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TAO, DLC, XIY, WNZ, HRB, CKG, SYX, ZUH, ZHA, PEK, CZX, CGO, NGB, NKG, TFU, NNG, SHA, HGH, PVG, HAK, TNA, HFE and TSN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to KOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JGS, CSX and SWA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KOW to KMG

Ganzhou Huangjin Airport (KOW) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KOW to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOW to KMG ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 740 miles (1,191 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via TAO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ji'an (JGS), Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) and Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA).