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

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MU6087
MU China Eastern
738
7:50 AM
CST T2
10:40 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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8L9998
8L Lucky
737
11:10 AM
CST TT1
2:10 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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MU6975
MU China Eastern
737
11:55 AM
CST T2
3:00 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU5754
MU China Eastern
320
2:55 PM
CST TT2
6:05 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MU859
MU China Eastern
738
6:15 PM
CST T2
9:00 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DR6536
DR Ruili
737
7:15 PM
CST T2
9:55 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DR6555
DR Ruili
73H
6:50 AM
CST
9:20 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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8L9997
8L Lucky
737
7:35 AM
CST
10:20 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DR6535
DR Ruili
737
7:55 AM
CST
11:00 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU860
MU China Eastern
738
8:55 AM
CST TT1
11:45 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MU5753
MU China Eastern
320
11:30 AM
CST TT1
2:15 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MU6978
MU China Eastern
738
1:15 PM
CST TT1
4:00 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MU6976
MU China Eastern
738
4:05 PM
CST
6:40 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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8L9875
8L Lucky
737
7:10 PM
CST
9:45 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6088
MU China Eastern
738
8:00 PM
CST TT1
10:45 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5146
MU China Eastern
738
10:35 PM
CST
1:10 AM+1
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Taiyuan to Kunming
3 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 1,042 mi 2h 40m nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

TYN–KMG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines and Lucky Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,042 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 23 320, 737, 738 2h45-3h10 SkyTeam
DR Ruili Airlines 7 737 2h40
8L Lucky Air 3 737 3h
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L, DR, MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (23 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: 8L + DR (10 flights/wk, 30%)
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
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TYN to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,419
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 SJW→KMG UYN→KMG
Distance from TYN 119 mi 171 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4 1
Weekly flights 33 34 7
Flight time 2h 40m 3h 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 40m to 3h 10m.
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 40m to 3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights33 out / 57 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: TYN
IATA / ICAOTYN / ZBYN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation2,575 ft / 785 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 approximately 2h 40m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,042 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from TYN to KMG. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHW, NGB, CTU, BKK, HKT, LYI, WUX, SWA, HKG, YNZ, NNG, YIH, TFU, PEK, DSN, WUH, SYX, CKG, TSN, CSX, HGH, HRB, ZUH, PVG, FOC, NKG, CAN, SZX, ZHA, KHN, INC, SHA, HAK, ENH, CZX, XMN, WNZ, JHG, SHE, HFE, XNN, HIA, HNY, DLC, NTG, KWL, URC, BAV, TAO and CGQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to TYN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJW, UYN and DSN. 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 TYN to KMG

Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TYN to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYN to KMG ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,042 miles (1,677 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LHW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shijiazhuang (SJW), Yulin (UYN) and Ordos (DSN).