Lanzhou (Yongdeng) to Kunming (LHW–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LHW–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 789 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 21 | 320, 32N | 2h05-2h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 8L Lucky Air | 13 | 736, 73L | 2h20-2h25 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 2h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| DR Ruili Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 3 | 320 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
| Metric | LHW→KMG | XNN→KMG | ZHY→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHW | – | 88 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 58 | 16 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 15m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
LHW: +06 · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng), it's 8:00 PM in Kunming.
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 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.
LHW–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHW to KMG
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LHW to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHW to KMG ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 789 miles (1,270 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 115 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ENY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN), Zhongwei (Shapotou) (ZHY) and Yinchuan (INC).