Taiyuan to Kunming (TYN–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,042 mi airlines charter/private 40/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 11m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU6087
MU China Eastern
738
7:00 AM
CST TT2
9:35 AM
CST
2h 35m
87%
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9876
8L Redhill Aviation
737
11:20 AM
CST T1
2:15 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5754
MU China Eastern
737
2:10 PM
CST TT2
5:00 PM
CST
2h 50m
87%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5145
MU China Eastern
738
6:35 PM
CST TT2
9:30 PM
CST
2h 55m
87%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6556
DR Ruili
73W
8:40 PM
CST TT2
11:35 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6574
DR Ruili
73H
10:15 PM
CST TT2
1:30 AM+1
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY3001
KY Kunming
738
10:30 PM
CST TT1
1:10 AM+1
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9875
8L Redhill Aviation
737
7:40 AM
CST
10:30 AM
CST
2h 50m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6555
DR Ruili
737
8:05 AM
CST TT1
11:00 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5753
MU China Eastern
737
10:40 AM
CST T1
1:15 PM
CST
2h 35m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6573
DR Ruili
73H
12:52 PM
CST TT1
3:18 PM
CST
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6088
MU China Eastern
738
6:15 PM
CST T1
9:00 PM
CST
2h 45m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY3002
KY Kunming
738
8:10 PM
CST
11:15 PM
CST
3h 5m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5146
MU China Eastern
738
10:35 PM
CST T1
1:10 AM+1
CST
2h 35m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 4h 45m CAMUPN 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
XFN Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) 5h KY KY Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) (XFN) to Kunming flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 1m BKHUKY A6CZDR Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Kunming flights
HFE Hefei 5h 6m HUMUSC 3U8LMU Hefei (HFE) to Kunming flights
KWE Guiyang (Nanming) 5h 8m CAHOHU MU Guiyang (Nanming) (KWE) to Kunming flights
KHN Nanchang 5h 10m 9CMFMU 3U8LA6 Nanchang (KHN) to Kunming flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 5h 20m 3UCAFU 3U8L9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Kunming flights
BAV Baotou 5h 30m G5 DR Baotou (BAV) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 30m 3UDRKY 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
INC Yinchuan 5h 43m DR 8LMU Yinchuan (INC) to Kunming flights
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Taiyuan to Kunming
4 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1,042 mi 2h 55m nonstop

TYN–KMG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 1,042 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TYN–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 15 737, 738 2h35-2h55 SkyTeam
DR Ruili Airlines 11 73H, 73W 2h55-3h15
8L Redhill Aviation 7 737 2h55
KY Kunming Airlines 7 738 2h40
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L, MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – KY, MU
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – DR
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + DR + KY (25 flights/wk, 63%)
SkyTeam: MU (15 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TYN to KMG direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TYN to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,652
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 Taiyuan

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric TYN→KMG LLV→KMG SJW→KMG
Distance from TYN 81 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 8
Weekly flights 40 7 77
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 40m 2h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of TYN with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Taiyuan, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,042 mi / 1,677 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
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.

TYN–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Taiyuan to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,042 mi / 1,677 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights40 out / 40 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TYN
IATA / ICAOTYN / ZBYN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation2,575 ft / 785 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYN to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,042 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from TYN to KMG: China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines, Redhill Aviation and Kunming Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Wuhan Tianhe, Xiangyang Liuji and Changsha Huanghua.
Yes, return flights from KMG to TYN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LLV, SJW and DAT. 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 TYN to KMG

Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines, Redhill Aviation and Kunming Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TYN to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYN to KMG is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,042 miles (1,677 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wuhan Tianhe, Xiangyang Liuji and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lüliang (LLV), Shijiazhuang (SJW) and Datong (DAT).