Yuncheng (Yanhu) to Kunming (YCU–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
KY8244
KY Kunming
738
5:50 PM
CST
8:15 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC8787
SC Shandong
738
9:15 PM
CST TT1
11:55 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY3084
KY Kunming
738
9:30 PM
CST TT1
12:05 AM+1
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC8788
SC Shandong
738
6:50 AM
CST
9:30 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4944
CA Air China
738
6:50 AM
CST TT1
9:30 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC4826
SC Shandong
738
6:55 AM
CST TT1
9:40 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4806
CA Air China
738
6:55 AM
CST
9:40 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KY3083
KY Kunming
738
11:00 AM
CST
1:30 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Yuncheng (Yanhu) to Kunming
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 843 mi 2h 25m nonstop 29 1-stop hubs

YCU–KMG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Kunming Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 843 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YCU–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KY Kunming Airlines 14 738 2h25-2h35
SC Shandong Airlines 4 738 2h40
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – KY, SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KY + SC (18 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, YCU to KMG direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YCU to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,767
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 Yuncheng (Yanhu)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric YCU→KMG LYA→KMG ENY→KMG
Distance from YCU 81 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 18 7 8
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 40m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of YCU with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Yuncheng (Yanhu).
YCU: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Yuncheng (Yanhu), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
843 mi / 1,357 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 40m.
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.

YCU–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Yuncheng (Yanhu) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance843 mi / 1,357 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 21 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: YCU
IATA / ICAOYCU / ZBYC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,242 ft / 379 m
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YCU to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 40m. The route covers 843 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Kunming Airlines and Shandong Airlines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from YCU to KMG. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SHE, HKG, SYX, TNA, TAO, CKG, ZUH, HGH, PVG, XMN, WUH, BKK, CSX, HAK, PEK, NGB, URC, SZX, TFU, HRB, CAN, HET, NKG, TSN, HFE, DLC, CTU, NNG and CGQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to YCU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LYA, ENY and XIY. 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 YCU to KMG

Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport (YCU) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Kunming Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YCU to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YCU to KMG ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 843 miles (1,357 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via SHE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luoyang (Laocheng) (LYA), Yan'an (Baota) (ENY) and Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY).