Jinan (Licheng) to Kunming (TNA–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TNA–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,170 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 49 | 321, 738 | 2h55-3h20 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 23 | 738 | 3h-3h20 | – | – | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 11 | 738 | 3h-3h25 | – | – | CA, ZH |
| GX GX Airlines | 1 | 320 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| TV Tibet Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Jinan (Licheng)
| Metric | TNA→KMG | JNG→KMG | LYI→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TNA | – | 88 mi | 141 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 127 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 3h 5m | 3h 30m |
Travel Essentials
TNA: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Jinan (Licheng), 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.
TNA–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TNA to KMG
Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, GX Airlines, Kunming Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Tibet Airlines. With 127 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TNA to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TNA to KMG ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,170 miles (1,882 km). There are approximately 127 weekly flights outbound and 113 return, totaling 240 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SHS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jining (JNG), Linyi (Hedong) (LYI) and Tianjin (TSN).