Lishui (Liandu) to Kunming (LIJ–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
CSX Changsha (Changsha) ~5h 10m 3U → A6CZDR Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Kunming flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) ~5h 45m CZ → 3U8LAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kunming flights
KWE Guiyang (Nanming) ~5h 45m → MU Guiyang (Nanming) (KWE) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing ~6h 5m → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) ~6h 5m → 3U8LA6 Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Kunming flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) ~6h 15m → 3UAFBA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kunming flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) ~6h 35m → 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) ~6h 58m → 8LA6MU Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Kunming flights
PEK Beijing ~8h 5m CA → 3U8LCA Beijing (PEK) to Kunming flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lishui (Liandu) to Kunming
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,066 mi 2h 40m nonstop

LIJ–KMG had nonstop service from Donghai Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,066 miles in 2h 40m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LIJ–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DZ Donghai Airlines 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DZ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIJ to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
CSX ~5h 10m CAN ~5h 45m KWE ~5h 45m CKG ~6h 5m HAK ~6h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
207
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kunming from Lishui (Liandu)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric LIJ→KMG YIW→KMG WNZ→KMG
Distance from LIJ – 68 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 6
Weekly flights – 10 52
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 50m 2h 46m
Yiwu/Jinhua (YIW) to Kunming flights · Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ) to Kunming flights · Quzhou (Kezheng) (JUZ) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of LIJ with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Lishui (Liandu).
LIJ: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lishui (Liandu), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,066 mi / 1,716 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LIJ–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lishui (Liandu) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,066 mi / 1,716 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIJ
Full nameLishui Airport
IATA / ICAOLIJ / ZSLI
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Destination: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIJ to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Lishui Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,066 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LIJ to KMG: Donghai Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from KMG to LIJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YIW, WNZ and JUZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 LIJ to KMG

Lishui Airport (LIJ) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) had nonstop service from Donghai Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LIJ to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIJ to KMG is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,066 miles (1,716 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yiwu/Jinhua (YIW), Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ) and Quzhou (Kezheng) (JUZ).