Baoshan (Tengchong) to Kunming (TCZ–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8L9952
8L Lucky
320
9:00 AM
+06 TT2
9:55 AM
CST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU5709
MU China Eastern
737
11:00 AM
+06
12:00 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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MU5994
MU China Eastern
737
12:00 PM
+06
1:10 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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8L9950
8L Lucky
737
3:55 PM
+06 TT2
5:00 PM
CST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DR6520
DR Ruili
73W
5:10 PM
+06 TT2
6:20 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU5964
MU China Eastern
737
7:45 PM
+06 TT2
9:00 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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8L9954
8L Lucky
737
7:50 PM
+06
8:50 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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KY8322
KY Kunming
737
8:00 PM
+06
9:05 PM
CST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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8L9949
8L Lucky
737
6:40 AM
CST
8:05 AM
+06
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DR6519
DR Ruili
73W
7:15 AM
CST TT1
8:15 AM
+06
1h
M T W T F S S
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MU5951
MU China Eastern
737
7:35 AM
CST TS1
8:40 AM
+06
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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KY8321
KY Kunming
737
8:20 AM
CST
9:30 AM
+06
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU5993
MU China Eastern
737
9:50 AM
CST TT1
11:20 AM
+06
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU5963
MU China Eastern
737
12:40 PM
CST
1:50 PM
+06
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU5702
MU China Eastern
737
1:00 PM
CST
2:05 PM
+06
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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8L9951
8L Lucky
737
1:20 PM
CST
2:35 PM
+06
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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8L9953
8L Lucky
737
5:55 PM
CST
7:10 PM
+06
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Baoshan (Tengchong) to Kunming
4 carriers, 55 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 55 Flights/wk 279 mi 0h 55m nonstop +2h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

TCZ–KMG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Lucky Air, China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 279 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TCZ–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Lucky Air 21 320, 737 0h55-1h05
MU China Eastern Airlines 20 737 1h-1h15 SkyTeam
DR Ruili Airlines 7 73W 1h10
KY Kunming Airlines 7 737 1h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 8L
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L, KY, MU
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + DR + KY (35 flights/wk, 64%)
SkyTeam: MU (20 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TCZ to KMG direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TCZ to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
621
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 Baoshan (Tengchong)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric TCZ→KMG LUM→KMG BSD→KMG
Distance from TCZ 37 mi 43 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 5 1
Weekly flights 55 60 7
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 1h
Airports within 200 miles of TCZ with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Kunming is 2 hours ahead of Baoshan (Tengchong).
TCZ: +06 · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Baoshan (Tengchong), it's 8:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
279 mi / 449 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 1h 15m.
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.

TCZ–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baoshan (Tengchong) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance279 mi / 449 km
Flight time0h 55m to 1h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights55 out / 61 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: TCZ
IATA / ICAOTCZ / ZPTC
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation6,250 ft / 1,905 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TCZ to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Tengchong Tuofeng Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 1h 15m. The route covers 279 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 55 nonstop flights per week from TCZ to KMG. The return direction has about 61 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XIY, PVG, WUH, JJN, CKG, JHG, CAN, WUX, CTU and CSX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kunming is 2 hours ahead of Baoshan (Tengchong).
Yes, return flights from KMG to TCZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUM, BSD and LNJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TCZ to KMG

Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TCZ to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TCZ to KMG ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 279 miles (449 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 116 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via XIY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dehong (Mangshi) (LUM), Baoshan (Longyang) (BSD) and Lincang (LNJ).