Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) to Kunming (XNN–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DR6570
DR Ruili
73H
1:15 PM
+06
3:45 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9962
8L Lucky
737
2:00 PM
+06 TT3
4:15 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6596
MU China Eastern
32N
3:05 PM
+06 TT3
5:30 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6569
DR Ruili
73H
9:40 AM
CST
12:15 PM
+06
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9961
8L Lucky
737
10:35 AM
CST
1:00 PM
+06
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6595
MU China Eastern
320
11:55 AM
CST
2:15 PM
+06
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) to Kunming
3 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 791 mi 2h 15m nonstop +2h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

XNN–KMG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ruili Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air lead the route. The flight covers 791 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XNN–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 7 73H 2h30
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 2h25 SkyTeam
8L Lucky Air 2 737 2h15
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
73H Boeing 737-800 – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + DR (9 flights/wk, 56%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, XNN to KMG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XNN to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,636
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 Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric XNN→KMG LHW→KMG ZHY→KMG
Distance from XNN 88 mi 186 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 6 1
Weekly flights 16 58 7
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 5m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of XNN with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Kunming is 2 hours ahead of Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County).
XNN: +06 · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County), it's 8:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
791 mi / 1,272 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 30m.
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.

XNN–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance791 mi / 1,272 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights16 out / 17 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: XNN
IATA / ICAOXNN / ZLXN
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr5.6M
Elevation7,119 ft / 2,170 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XNN to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 30m. The route covers 791 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from XNN to KMG. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LYA, HAK, TNA, SHA, TAO, LXA, XIY, CKG, NNG, TFU, BKK, KHN, CSX, WUH, TYN, INC, SZX, CGO, HGH, PEK, PVG, CAN, JHG, NKG, PKX, ENY, SJW, CTU and URC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kunming is 2 hours ahead of Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County).
Yes, return flights from KMG to XNN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LHW and ZHY. 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 XNN to KMG

Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

XNN to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XNN to KMG ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 791 miles (1,272 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LYA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) and Zhongwei (Shapotou) (ZHY).