Beijing to Kunming (PEK–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Hainan Airlines and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 1,301 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 92 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 50 | 32N, 738, 7M8 | 3h35-4h05 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 32N, 73H | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 7 | 333 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 7 | 738 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 3 | 320 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→KMG | PKX→KMG | TSN→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 158 | 129 | 95 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 15m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
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.
PEK–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to KMG
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Redhill Aviation, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 158 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PEK to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to KMG ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,301 miles (2,093 km). There are approximately 158 weekly flights outbound and 157 return, totaling 315 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
92 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via WXN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX), Tianjin (TSN) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).