Luzhou (Yunlong) to Kunming (LZO–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8L9732
8L Redhill Aviation
73H
5:05 PM
CST
6:25 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5858
MU China Eastern
738
10:15 PM
CST
11:30 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9731
8L Redhill Aviation
737
7:10 AM
CST
8:35 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5857
MU China Eastern
738
8:15 PM
CST
9:30 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Luzhou (Yunlong) to Kunming
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 312 mi 1h 15m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

LZO–KMG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 312 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LZO–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 738 1h15 SkyTeam
8L Redhill Aviation 4 73H 1h20
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – 8L
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: 8L (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LZO to KMG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LZO to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,241
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 Luzhou (Yunlong)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric LZO→KMG CKG→KMG TFU→KMG
Distance from LZO 85 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 8
Weekly flights 11 35 67
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 25m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of LZO with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Luzhou (Yunlong).
LZO: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Luzhou (Yunlong), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
312 mi / 503 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m.
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.

LZO–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Luzhou (Yunlong) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance312 mi / 503 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: LZO
IATA / ICAOLZO / ZULZ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LZO to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Luzhou Yunlong Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m. The route covers 312 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Redhill Aviation and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from LZO to KMG. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XNN, HAK, HUZ, CGO, SJW, NGB, PVG, WNZ, KHN, CAN, SHA, LHW, NNG, TSN, SZX, ZUH, CSX, JHG, SYX, PKX, WUH, XMN, PEK, XIY, HGH, TNA, URC and LXA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to LZO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CKG, TFU and CTU. 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 LZO to KMG

Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation and China Eastern Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LZO to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LZO to KMG ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 312 miles (503 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via XNN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG), Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) and Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU).