China Β· 1,200 miles (1,931 km)

Datong (DAT) to Kunming (KMG) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Datong (DAT) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,200 miles (1,931 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chongqing, Chengdu and Zhengzhou and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from DAT to KMG

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book DAT to KMG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DAT to KMG with one stop

18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Chongqing (CKG)West Air (China), then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 2 more
    PN
    3U
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Ruili Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 4 more
    DR
    3U
    8L
    Air China logo
    +3
  • Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Donghai Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 7 more
    DZ
    3U
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +6
  • Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    DR
    +2
  • Via Changsha (CSX)Air Travel the whole way
    A6
    BK
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +6
  • Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    8L
    BK
    +2
  • Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    A6
    Kunming Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Nanjing (NKG)Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    A6
    BK
    +5
  • Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    A6
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)9 Air the whole way
    AQ
    3U
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Dalian (DLC)West Air (China), then China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines
    PN
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
  • Via Shenzhen (SZX)Donghai Airlines the whole way
    DZ
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    DZ
    +6
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)Juneyao Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 7 more
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    3U
    8L
    Air China logo
    +6
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Greater Bay Airlines the whole way
    HB
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    HB
  • Via Shanghai (SHA)Juneyao Airlines the whole way
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +2
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DAT to KMG: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DAT to KMG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Datong (DAT) to Kunming (KMG).

How far is Datong from Kunming by plane?

Datong (DAT) and Kunming (KMG) are 1,200 miles (1,931 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DAT to KMG award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does DAT to KMG cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DAT to KMG with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Datong and Kunming?

The most direct connections are through Chongqing (CKG), Chengdu (TFU), Zhengzhou (CGO), Wuhan (WUH) and Changsha (CSX). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Wuhan.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.