Beijing to Kunming (PKX–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PKX–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines and Jet Aviation Flight Services lead the route. The flight covers 1,265 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 321, 32Q | 3h25-3h40 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| KN China United Airlines | 11 | 737 | 3h30-3h40 | – | – | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 7 | 320 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 7M8 | 3h40 | – | – | 3U |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U, EY | 7 | 738 | 3h30 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, EY |
| NS Hebei Airlines Also: RY | 0 | – | – | – | – | RY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Beijing
| Metric | PKX→KMG | PEK→KMG | TSN→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PKX | – | 41 mi | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 130 | 180 | 88 |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 3h 25m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
PKX: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
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.
PKX–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PKX to KMG
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Xiamen Air, China Eastern Airlines and Hebei Airlines. With 130 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PKX to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PKX to KMG is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,265 miles (2,036 km). There are approximately 130 weekly flights outbound and 144 return, totaling 274 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lüliang Dawu, Xi'an Xianyang and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK), Tianjin (TSN) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).