Xinyang to Kunming (XAI–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8L9894
8L Redhill Aviation
73H
9:55 PM
CST
12:30 AM+1
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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8L9893
8L Redhill Aviation
73H
1:35 PM
CST
4:00 PM
CST
2h 25m
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Xinyang to Kunming
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 847 mi 2h 35m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

XAI–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 847 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XAI–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 3 73H 2h35
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – 8L
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (3 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, XAI to KMG direction.
Mon
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Tue
1
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XAI to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
288
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 Xinyang

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric XAI→KMG FUG→KMG XFN→KMG
Distance from XAI 99 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 4 4
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 40m 2h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of XAI with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Xinyang, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
847 mi / 1,363 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.
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.

XAI–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xinyang to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance847 mi / 1,363 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: XAI
IATA / ICAOXAI / ZHXY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XAI to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Xinyang Minggang Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 847 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Redhill Aviation.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from XAI to KMG. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TFU, TSN, PVG, SZX and TAO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to XAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FUG, XFN and WUH. 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 XAI to KMG

Xinyang Minggang Airport (XAI) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XAI to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XAI to KMG ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 847 miles (1,363 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TFU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yingzhou, Fuyang (FUG), Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) (XFN) and Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH).