Zhanjiang to Kunming (ZHA–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU5798
MU China Eastern
738
10:50 AM
CST
12:30 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5474
MU China Eastern
320
4:35 PM
CST
6:20 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6552
DR Ruili
73H
8:45 PM
CST
11:00 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5797
MU China Eastern
738
8:15 AM
CST TT1
10:00 AM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5473
MU China Eastern
320
2:10 PM
CST TT1
3:50 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR6551
DR Ruili
73H
7:22 PM
CST
8:53 PM
CST
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zhanjiang to Kunming
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 546 mi 1h 40m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

ZHA–KMG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 546 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZHA–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 14 320, 738 1h40-1h45 SkyTeam
DR Ruili Airlines 4 73H 2h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
73H Boeing 737-800 – DR
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (14 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: DR (4 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZHA 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
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZHA to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,412
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 Zhanjiang

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric ZHA→KMG HAK→KMG BAR→KMG
Distance from ZHA 107 mi 162 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 1
Weekly flights 18 59 3
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 55m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of ZHA with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Zhanjiang, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
546 mi / 879 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 2h 15m.
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.

ZHA–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zhanjiang to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance546 mi / 879 km
Flight time1h 40m to 2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: ZHA
IATA / ICAOZHA / ZGZJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr3.0M
Destination: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZHA to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 2h 15m. The route covers 546 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from ZHA to KMG. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BAR, CTU, TAO, KOW, SWA, CAN, SZX, KHN, JJN, SYX, NKG, CKG, TFU, WUH, NGB, HGH, PVG, CGO, CSX, PEK, XIY, HFE and TYN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to ZHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HAK, BAR and NNG. 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 ZHA to KMG

Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport (ZHA) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Ruili Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ZHA to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZHA to KMG ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 546 miles (879 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BAR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Haikou (Meilan) (HAK), Qionghai (Basuo) (BAR) and Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG).