Luoyang (Laocheng) to Kunming (LYA–KMG) — 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 10 hubs
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 5h 5m MF → 3UDRMU Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Kunming flights
KHN Nanchang 5h 20m MFRY → 3U8LA6 Nanchang (KHN) to Kunming flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 35m CZ → 3U8LCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 35m CZ → 3U8LAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kunming flights
SYX Sanya (Tianya) 6h 5m GX → 3U8LCZ Sanya (Tianya) (SYX) to Kunming flights
ZUH Zhuhai (Jinwan) 6h 10m GX → 3U8LCZ Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) to Kunming flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 6h 40m UQ → 3U8LAF Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 20m G5QW → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
TSN Tianjin 9h 8m G5 → 3UCAFM Tianjin (TSN) to Kunming flights
BKK Bangkok 11h 20m UQ → KQKYMU Bangkok (BKK) to Kunming flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Luoyang (Laocheng) to Kunming
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 873 mi 2h 20m nonstop

LYA–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 873 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Kunming (KMG) Kunming to Luoyang (Laocheng) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LYA–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 737 2h20 – 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LYA 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LYA to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
XNN ~5h 5m KWE ~5h 10m TFU ~5h 20m KHN ~5h 20m SZX ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
928
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 Luoyang (Laocheng)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric LYA→KMG YCU→KMG CGO→KMG
Distance from LYA – 81 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 9
Weekly flights 7 11 151
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 20m 2h 30m
Yuncheng (Yanhu) (YCU) to Kunming flights · Zhengzhou (CGO) to Kunming flights · Shiyan (Maojian) (WDS) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of LYA 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 Luoyang (Laocheng).
LYA: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Luoyang (Laocheng), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
873 mi / 1,404 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m 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

LYA–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Luoyang (Laocheng) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance873 mi / 1,404 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LYA
Full nameLuoyang Beijiao Airport
IATA / ICAOLYA / ZHLY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation840 ft / 256 m
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 LYA to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Luoyang Beijiao Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 873 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LYA to KMG: China Eastern 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 Xining Caojiabao, Nanchang Changbei and Shenzhen Bao'an.
Yes, return flights from KMG to LYA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YCU, CGO and WDS. 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 LYA to KMG

Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA) 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.

LYA to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LYA to KMG is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 873 miles (1,404 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 Xining Caojiabao, Nanchang Changbei and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yuncheng (Yanhu) (YCU), Zhengzhou (CGO) and Shiyan (Maojian) (WDS).