Yueyang (Yueyanglou) to Kunming (YYA–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 10 hubs
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 10m HO → 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kunming flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 13m DZGY → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 5h 30m GS → 3U8LA6 Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Kunming flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 6h 25m HO → 3UAFBA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kunming flights
JJN Quanzhou 7h 35m KN → 3U8LDR Quanzhou (JJN) to Kunming flights
PKX Beijing 8h 5m KN → 3UCZEY Beijing (PKX) to Kunming flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 11h 5m GS → 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 12h 5m DZ → 3U8LAF Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Kunming flights
NGB Ningbo 12h 10m GY → 3U9CDR Ningbo (NGB) to Kunming flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) ~6h 48m GX → 3U8LCA Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Kunming flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Yueyang (Yueyanglou) to Kunming
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 698 mi 2h nonstop

YYA–KMG had nonstop service from GX Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 698 miles in 2h.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YYA–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GX GX Airlines 3 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GX (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YYA to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
TFU ~5h 10m CKG ~5h 13m HAK ~5h 30m PVG ~6h 25m TNA ~6h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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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 Yueyang (Yueyanglou)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric YYA→KMG CSX→KMG SHS→KMG
Distance from YYA – 78 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10 1
Weekly flights – 98 3
Flight time 2h 1h 36m 1h 50m
Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Kunming flights · Jingzhou (Shashi) (SHS) to Kunming flights · Changde (Dingcheng) (CGD) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of YYA 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 Yueyang (Yueyanglou).
YYA: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Yueyang (Yueyanglou), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
698 mi / 1,124 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m 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

YYA–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Yueyang (Yueyanglou) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance698 mi / 1,124 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYA
Full nameYueyang Sanhe Airport
IATA / ICAOYYA / ZGYY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation230 ft / 70 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 YYA to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Yueyang Sanhe Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 698 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YYA to KMG: GX Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing Jiangbei and Haikou Meilan.
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 YYA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CSX, SHS and CGD. 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 YYA to KMG

Yueyang Sanhe Airport (YYA) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) had nonstop service from GX Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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.

YYA to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYA to KMG is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 698 miles (1,124 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing Jiangbei and Haikou Meilan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changsha (Changsha) (CSX), Jingzhou (Shashi) (SHS) and Changde (Dingcheng) (CGD).