Shijiazhuang to Kunming (SJW–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9C6951
9C Spring
320
8:20 AM
CST
11:40 AM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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8L9700
8L Lucky
320
11:50 AM
CST
3:20 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY8264
KY Kunming
738
1:35 PM
CST
5:00 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NS3269
NS Hebei
738
3:40 PM
CST TT2
7:00 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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8L9556
8L Lucky
737
5:30 PM
CST
8:50 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY8242
KY Kunming
738
5:55 PM
CST
8:55 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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8L9555
8L Lucky
737
6:35 AM
CST
9:35 AM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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8L9699
8L Lucky
320
8:05 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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KY8241
KY Kunming
738
8:20 AM
CST
11:25 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NS3312
NS Hebei
738
11:55 AM
CST
2:40 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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9C6952
9C Spring
320
5:30 PM
CST
8:30 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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KY8265
KY Kunming
738
6:05 PM
CST
8:50 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NS3270
NS Hebei
738
8:05 PM
CST
10:50 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KN2318
KN China United
737
9:05 PM
CST
11:55 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Shijiazhuang to Kunming
4 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 1,141 mi 3h nonstop 40 1-stop hubs

SJW–KMG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Kunming Airlines, Spring Airlines and Hebei Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,141 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJW–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KY Kunming Airlines 14 738 3h-3h25
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 3h20
NS Hebei Airlines 7 738 3h20
8L Lucky Air 6 320, 737 3h20-3h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 8L, 9C
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
738 Boeing 737-800 – KY, NS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + 9C + KY + NS (34 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJW to KMG direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJW to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,075
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 Shijiazhuang

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric SJW→KMG TYN→KMG PKX→KMG
Distance from SJW 119 mi 125 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3 4
Weekly flights 34 33 97
Flight time 3h 2h 40m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of SJW with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Shijiazhuang.
SJW: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shijiazhuang, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,141 mi / 1,836 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 3h 30m.
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.

SJW–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shijiazhuang to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,141 mi / 1,836 km
Flight time3h to 3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights34 out / 48 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: SJW
IATA / ICAOSJW / ZBSJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation233 ft / 71 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJW to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 3h to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,141 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Lucky Air, Spring Airlines, Kunming Airlines and Hebei Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from SJW to KMG. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BAV, BAR, NNG, WNZ, XIY, HKG, LHW, JHG, YIH, HIA, MIG, CKG, JJN, SHA, ZUH, HAK, HGH, NGB, TFU, SWA, CAN, CTU, SZX, SYX, ICN, PVG, XMN, HET, FOC, INC, DLC, XNN, KWL, DSN, HRB, YNZ, CGQ, NTG, SHE and URC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to SJW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYN, PKX and TSN. 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 SJW to KMG

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air, Spring Airlines, Kunming Airlines and Hebei Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJW to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJW to KMG ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,141 miles (1,836 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Taiyuan (TYN), Beijing (PKX) and Tianjin (TSN).