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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
SYX Sanya (Tianya) 5h 5m JD → 3U8LCZ Sanya (Tianya) (SYX) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 15m PN → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 27m CASCZH → 3U8LCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming flights
PEK Beijing 9h 27m CASC → 3U8LCA Beijing (PEK) to Kunming flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 10h 45m JD → 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
WNZ Wenzhou (Longwan) 11h 19m PN → 8LCADR Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ) to Kunming flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Yichun to Kunming
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 727 mi 2h 10m nonstop

YIC–KMG had nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 727 miles in 2h 10m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YIC–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIC to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
SYX ~5h 5m CKG ~5h 15m SZX ~5h 27m PEK ~9h 27m XIY ~10h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
448
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 10
Weekly flights – 7 101
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 55m 1h 50m
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
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 operated the nonstop from YIC to KMG: Redhill Aviation. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sanya Phoenix, Chongqing Jiangbei and Shenzhen Bao'an.
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.
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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 YIC to KMG

Yichun Mingyueshan Airport (YIC) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) had nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sanya Phoenix, Chongqing Jiangbei 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).