Lincang to Kunming (LNJ–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU5960
MU China Eastern
737
11:40 AM
CST
12:35 PM
CST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU5720
MU China Eastern
737
1:00 PM
CST TT1
2:05 PM
CST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Lincang to Kunming
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 206 mi 0h 55m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

LNJ–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 206 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LNJ–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 737 0h55 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 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, LNJ to KMG 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
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LNJ to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
85
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 Lincang

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric LNJ→KMG CWJ→KMG LUM→KMG
Distance from LNJ 52 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 7 7 60
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 10m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of LNJ with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincang, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
206 mi / 332 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m.
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.

LNJ–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincang to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance206 mi / 332 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 5 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: LNJ
IATA / ICAOLNJ / ZPLC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation6,230 ft / 1,899 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNJ to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincang Boshang Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 206 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LNJ to KMG. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to LNJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CWJ, LUM and BSD. 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 LNJ to KMG

Lincang Boshang Airport (LNJ) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LNJ to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNJ to KMG ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 206 miles (332 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lincang (Cangyuan) (CWJ), Dehong (Mangshi) (LUM) and Baoshan (Longyang) (BSD).