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

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8L9950
8L Redhill Aviation
737
9:40 AM
CST TT2
11:00 AM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9952
8L Redhill Aviation
737
2:00 PM
CST
3:10 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU5992
MU China Eastern
737
7:10 PM
CST TT2
8:20 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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KY8322
KY Kunming
737
7:40 PM
CST
9:00 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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8L9954
8L Redhill Aviation
737
8:05 PM
CST TT2
9:15 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU5951
MU China Eastern
737
7:35 AM
CST TT1
8:40 AM
CST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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8L9949
8L Redhill Aviation
737
7:40 AM
CST
8:55 AM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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MU5953
MU China Eastern
737
8:00 AM
CST TT1
9:05 AM
CST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY8321
KY Kunming
737
9:05 AM
CST
10:20 AM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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8L9951
8L Redhill Aviation
737
11:55 AM
CST
1:15 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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8L9953
8L Redhill Aviation
73L
5:55 PM
CST
7:15 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MU5991
MU China Eastern
737
7:10 PM
CST
8:25 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Baoshan (Tengchong) to Kunming
4 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 279 mi 1h 10m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

TCZ–KMG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 279 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 12 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 Redhill Aviation 21 737 1h10-1h20
KY Kunming Airlines 7 737 1h20
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 737 1h10 SkyTeam
DR Ruili Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L, KY, MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + DR + KY (28 flights/wk, 80%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 20%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
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
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TCZ to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
333
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 6 2
Weekly flights 35 103 25
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 55m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of TCZ with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Baoshan (Tengchong).
TCZ: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Baoshan (Tengchong), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
279 mi / 449 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m.
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 time1h 10m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights35 out / 49 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: TCZ
IATA / ICAOTCZ / ZPTC
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation6,250 ft / 1,905 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 1h 10m to 1h 20m. The route covers 279 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Redhill Aviation, Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from TCZ to KMG. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JHG, CTU, CAN, WUH, JJN, WUX, PVG, BSD, XIY, TFU, CKG and CSX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Redhill Aviation, Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TCZ to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TCZ to KMG ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 279 miles (449 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JHG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dehong (Mangshi) (LUM), Baoshan (Longyang) (BSD) and Lincang (LNJ).