Nanjing to Kunming (NKG–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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NKG–KMG is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,069 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 67 | 320, 32N, 738 | 2h35-3h05 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 21 | 737, 738 | 2h50-3h | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, ZH | 10 | 320, 32N | 2h30-2h55 | – | – | 3U, ZH |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 7 | 738 | 2h50 | – | – | CA, ZH |
| A6 Air Travel | 4 | 320 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| BK Potomac Air | 4 | 738 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| PN West Air | 4 | 320 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→KMG | WHA→KMG | CZX→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 45 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 147 | – | 31 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 3h 10m | 2h 48m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
The airport express (S9 metro line) runs from Nanjing South Railway Station to Lukou Airport in about 30 minutes (¥29). Connections from Nanjing Station require a transfer at South Station; total journey around 50 minutes.Taxis from downtown cost ¥80–120 depending on traffic and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-shares (DiDi) run slightly cheaper at ¥70–100. The airport bus network covers major city districts for ¥20–25.
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.
NKG–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to KMG
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shandong Airlines, Air Travel, Potomac Air and West Air. With 147 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NKG to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to KMG is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,069 miles (1,721 km). There are approximately 147 weekly flights outbound and 136 return, totaling 283 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tongren Fenghuang, Changsha Huanghua and Ganzhou Huangjin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuhu (WHA), Changzhou (CZX) and Yangzhou (YTY).