Beijing to Kunming (PKX–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PKX–KMG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,265 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 32Q | 3h25-3h35 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U, EY | 14 | 738 | 3h35-3h45 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, EY |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 10 | 738 | 3h40-4h05 | – | – | 3U |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 7 | 32A | 3h30 | – | – | – |
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 | 4 | 8 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 129 | 158 | 95 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 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, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Xiamen Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 129 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PKX to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PKX to KMG ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,265 miles (2,036 km). There are approximately 129 weekly flights outbound and 143 return, totaling 272 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LLV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK), Tianjin (TSN) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).