Wuxi to Kunming (WUX–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DR6526
DR Ruili
73H
7:00 AM
CST TT2
9:55 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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3U5157
3U Sichuan
320
7:55 AM
CST TT2
11:25 AM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DR6551
DR Ruili
73H
3:45 PM
CST
6:50 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DR6524
DR Ruili
73H
3:45 PM
CST TT2
7:10 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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A67148
A6 Air Travel
321
8:00 PM
CST TT2
11:30 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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8L9600
8L Lucky
736
9:25 PM
CST TT2
1:15 AM+1
CST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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A67147
A6 Air Travel
321
9:00 AM
CST
11:45 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6552
DR Ruili
73H
10:35 AM
CST
1:40 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DR6523
DR Ruili
73H
10:55 AM
CST
1:40 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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8L9599
8L Lucky
737
5:50 PM
CST
8:35 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DR6525
DR Ruili
73H
9:15 PM
CST
11:50 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Wuxi to Kunming
4 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 1,150 mi 2h 55m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

WUX–KMG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Ruili Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Lucky Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,150 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WUX–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 21 73H 2h55-3h25
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 320 3h30
8L Lucky Air 7 736 3h50
A6 Air Travel 7 321 3h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U
321 Airbus A321 – A6
736 Boeing 737-600 – 8L
73H Boeing 737-800 – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + 8L + A6 + DR (42 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, WUX to KMG direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WUX to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,679
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 Wuxi

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric WUX→KMG CZX→KMG NTG→KMG
Distance from WUX 48 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4 1
Weekly flights 42 32 14
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 50m 3h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of WUX with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Wuxi, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,150 mi / 1,851 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 50m.
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.

WUX–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wuxi to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,150 mi / 1,851 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights42 out / 35 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: WUX
IATA / ICAOWUX / ZSWX
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WUX to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,150 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Air Travel and Ruili Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from WUX to KMG. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TAO, NNG, SYX, ICN, TCZ, CKG, XFN, HKG, DLC, LUM, XIY, TFU, ZUH, CSX, PEK, SHE, CAN, SIN, FOC, SZX, HET, TYN, CTU, SWA, HRB, PKX, VTE and CGQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to WUX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CZX, NTG and SHA. 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 WUX to KMG

Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Air Travel and Ruili Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

WUX to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WUX to KMG ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,150 miles (1,851 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via TAO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA).