Yichun to Kunming (YIC–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 4h 50m HU → 3U8LAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kunming flights
SYX Sanya (Tianya) 5h 15m JD → 3U8LCZ Sanya (Tianya) (SYX) to Kunming flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 28m CASCZH → 3U8LCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 6h 25m 8L → 3U8L9C Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Kunming flights
PEK Beijing 7h 55m CASC → 3U8LCA Beijing (PEK) to Kunming flights
WNZ Wenzhou (Longwan) 9h 19m PN → 8LDRFM Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ) to Kunming flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 9h 20m HU → FM Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 10h 30m PN → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 10h 50m JD → 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
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Yichun to Kunming
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 727 mi 2h 10m nonstop

YIC–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 727 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YIC–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 3 737 2h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YIC to KMG direction.
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIC to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
CAN ~4h 50m SYX ~5h 15m SZX ~5h 28m SHA ~6h 25m PEK ~7h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
651
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kunming from Yichun

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric YIC→KMG JGS→KMG CSX→KMG
Distance from YIC – 70 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 10
Weekly flights 3 7 98
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 58m 1h 37m
Ji'an (JGS) to Kunming flights · Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Kunming flights · Yueyang (Yueyanglou) (YYA) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIC with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Yichun, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
727 mi / 1,170 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m gate to gate.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YIC–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Yichun to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance727 mi / 1,170 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIC
Full nameYichun Mingyueshan Airport
IATA / ICAOYIC / ZSYC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation430 ft / 131 m
Destination: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIC to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Yichun Mingyueshan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 727 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YIC to KMG: Redhill Aviation.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Sanya Phoenix and Shenzhen Bao'an.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KMG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from KMG to YIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JGS, CSX and YYA. 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 YIC to KMG

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

YIC to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIC to KMG is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 727 miles (1,170 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Sanya Phoenix and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ji'an (JGS), Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) and Yueyang (Yueyanglou) (YYA).