Zhongwei (Shapotou) to Kunming (ZHY–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
CKG Chongqing 4h 50m PN → 3U8LMU Chongqing (CKG) to Kunming flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h EU → 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kunming flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 3m HOMUZH → 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
HGH Hangzhou 7h 10m JD → 3U8LCA Hangzhou (HGH) to Kunming flights
CGO Zhengzhou 7h 53m DZPN → 3U8LCZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Kunming flights
PEK Beijing 8h 10m 3U → 3U8LCA Beijing (PEK) to Kunming flights
URC Ürümqi 10h 10m PN → 3UCZMU Ürümqi (URC) to Kunming flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 22h 25m JD → 3UDRMU Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Kunming flights
TLQ Turpan ~8h 10m → DR Turpan (TLQ) to Kunming flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zhongwei (Shapotou) to Kunming
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 871 mi 2h 20m nonstop

ZHY–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 871 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Kunming (KMG) Kunming to Zhongwei (Shapotou) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZHY–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 320 2h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (7 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, ZHY to KMG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZHY to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
CKG ~4h 50m TFU ~5h 0m XIY ~5h 3m HGH ~7h 10m CGO ~7h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
595
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 Zhongwei (Shapotou)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric ZHY→KMG INC→KMG LHW→KMG
Distance from ZHY – 85 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 6
Weekly flights 7 28 71
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 30m 2h 5m
Yinchuan (INC) to Kunming flights · Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Kunming flights · Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of ZHY 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 Zhongwei (Shapotou).
ZHY: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zhongwei (Shapotou), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
871 mi / 1,402 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m 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

ZHY–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zhongwei (Shapotou) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance871 mi / 1,402 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZHY
Full nameZhongwei Shapotou Airport
IATA / ICAOZHY / ZLZW
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation4,088 ft / 1,246 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 ZHY to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 871 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ZHY to KMG: Sichuan 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 Chongqing Jiangbei, Chengdu Tianfu and Xi'an Xianyang.
Yes, return flights from KMG to ZHY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include INC, LHW and XNN. 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 ZHY to KMG

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZHY to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZHY to KMG is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 871 miles (1,402 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Chengdu Tianfu and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yinchuan (INC), Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) and Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN).