Yantai to Kunming (YNT–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU6361+2
MU China Eastern
32N
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MU China Eastern
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MU China Eastern
32N
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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 10 hubs
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 15m JDMUSC → 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 18m 3UA6CA → 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kunming flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 25m 3UGSMU → 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 30m DRMUSC → A6CZDR Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Kunming flights
NKG Nanjing 5h 30m CASCZH → 3UCAHO Nanjing (NKG) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 35m 3UGSQW → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
HGH Hangzhou 5h 55m CAGJMU → 3U8LCA Hangzhou (HGH) to Kunming flights
NGB Ningbo 6h 5m FMGS → 3U9CDR Ningbo (NGB) to Kunming flights
PEK Beijing 6h 8m CANZSC → 3U8LCA Beijing (PEK) to Kunming flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 6h 10m AFEYHO → 3UAFBA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kunming flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Yantai to Kunming
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,368 mi 3h 30m nonstop

YNT–KMG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,368 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YNT–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U 14 32N 3h20-3h45 – SkyTeam 3U
DR Ruili Airlines 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: DR (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YNT to KMG direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YNT to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
WUH ~5h 15m TFU ~5h 18m XIY ~5h 25m CSX ~5h 30m NKG ~5h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,830
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 Yantai

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric YNT→KMG WEH→KMG DLC→KMG
Distance from YNT – 76 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 21 7 7
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 50m 4h 6m
Weihai (WEH) to Kunming flights · Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Kunming flights · Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of YNT 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 Yantai.
YNT: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Yantai, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,368 mi / 2,202 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m 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

YNT–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Yantai to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,368 mi / 2,202 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YNT
Full nameYantai Penglai International Airport
IATA / ICAOYNT / ZSYT
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation154 ft / 47 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 YNT to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Yantai Penglai International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,368 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YNT to KMG: China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Wuhan Tianhe, Chengdu Tianfu and Xi'an Xianyang.
Yes, return flights from KMG to YNT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WEH, DLC and TAO. 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 YNT to KMG

Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YNT to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YNT to KMG is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,368 miles (2,202 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wuhan Tianhe, Chengdu Tianfu and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Weihai (WEH), Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) and Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO).