Jinan (Licheng) to Kunming (TNA–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U5455
3U Sichuan
32N
7:20 AM
CST TT1
10:35 AM
CST
3h 15m
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MU6817
MU China Eastern
321
7:20 AM
CST
10:35 AM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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MU5327
MU China Eastern
321
8:00 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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SC8839
SC Shandong
7M8
8:25 AM
CST
11:45 AM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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8L9868
8L Lucky
737
11:30 AM
CST
3:00 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU5822
MU China Eastern
738
12:10 PM
CST
3:15 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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KY8202
KY Kunming
738
1:35 PM
CST
4:50 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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3U8266
3U Sichuan
320
1:40 PM
CST
4:50 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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3U8218
3U Sichuan
320
2:00 PM
CST
5:00 PM
CST
3h
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TV6069
TV Tibet
320
2:05 PM
CST
5:00 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU5629
MU China Eastern
321
4:40 PM
CST
7:50 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU6819
MU China Eastern
321
5:05 PM
CST
8:20 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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KY8204
KY Kunming
738
7:00 PM
CST
10:15 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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KY8208
KY Kunming
738
7:55 PM
CST
10:55 PM
CST
3h
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SC8837
SC Shandong
738
8:35 PM
CST
12:15 AM+1
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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MU5888
MU China Eastern
738
9:45 PM
CST
1:10 AM+1
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CA4990
CA Air China
738
7:20 AM
CST
10:15 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU5887
MU China Eastern
737
7:20 AM
CST
10:35 AM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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SC8838
SC Shandong
738
7:20 AM
CST TT1
10:15 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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8L9867
8L Lucky
737
7:30 AM
CST
10:30 AM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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MU5821
MU China Eastern
738
7:45 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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3U8217
3U Sichuan
320
9:55 AM
CST
1:10 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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MU5328
MU China Eastern
321
12:20 PM
CST
3:15 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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SC8840
SC Shandong
738
12:50 PM
CST TT1
3:45 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU6818
MU China Eastern
321
1:05 PM
CST TS1
4:00 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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KY8207
KY Kunming
738
4:00 PM
CST
6:55 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU5751
MU China Eastern
738
5:00 PM
CST
8:00 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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TV6070
TV Tibet
320
6:15 PM
CST
9:35 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5630
MU China Eastern
321
9:20 PM
CST
12:10 AM+1
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Jinan (Licheng) to Kunming
6 carriers, 104 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 104 Flights/wk 1,170 mi 2h 55m nonstop 48 1-stop hubs

TNA–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Kunming Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,170 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TNA–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 42 321, 738 2h55-3h25 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 21 320, 32N 3h-3h15
KY Kunming Airlines 21 738 3h-3h15
SC Shandong Airlines 10 738, 7M8 3h20-3h40
8L Lucky Air 7 737 3h30
TV Tibet Airlines 3 320 2h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, TV
321 Airbus A321 – MU
32N Airbus A320neo – 3U
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
738 Boeing 737-800 – KY, MU, SC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + 8L + KY + SC + TV (62 flights/wk, 60%)
SkyTeam: MU (42 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TNA to KMG direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
16
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
104
Outbound / wk
79
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TNA to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,522
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 Jinan (Licheng)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric TNA→KMG JNG→KMG LYI→KMG
Distance from TNA 88 mi 141 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1 1
Weekly flights 104 7 7
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 35m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of TNA with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Jinan (Licheng).
TNA: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Jinan (Licheng), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,170 mi / 1,882 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 40m.
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.

TNA–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jinan (Licheng) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,170 mi / 1,882 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights104 out / 79 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: TNA
IATA / ICAOTNA / ZSJN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr14.3M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TNA to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 40m. The route covers 1,170 miles.
There are approximately 104 nonstop flights per week from TNA to KMG. The return direction has about 79 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYS, YYA, MIG, ENH, LZO, KOW, UYN, HNY, YIH, XIY, KWL, WUH, DMK, NNG, PVG, CSX, CKG, SYX, SHA, FOC, HKG, SZX, SWA, ZUH, TFU, CAN, JJN, BKK, LHW, HAK, XMN, CTU, ICN, SIN, JHG, KUL, HRB, SHE, WNZ, KHN, SGN, HYN, INC, YCU, DLC, URC, HET and CGQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to TNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JNG, LYI 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 TNA to KMG

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Kunming Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Tibet Airlines. With 104 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 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,170 miles (1,882 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 183 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jining (JNG), Linyi (Hedong) (LYI) and Tianjin (TSN).