China Β· 256 miles (412 km)

Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming (KMG) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 256 miles (412 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dali City, Mangshi and Lijiang and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from JHG to KMG

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Shanghai Airlines logo
    Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book JHG to KMG with points

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

JHG to KMG with one stop

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

  • Via Dali City (DLU)Lucky Air, then China Eastern Airlines
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Mangshi (LUM)Ruili Airlines the whole way
    DR
    8L
    DR
    Kunming Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Lijiang (LJG)Ruili Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
    DR
    QW
    Kunming Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Zhaotong (ZAT)Gestair, then China Eastern Airlines
    G5
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Chiang Mai (CNX)Ruili Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    DR
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Vientiane (VTE)Qingdao Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Lao Airlines
    QW
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    QV
  • Via Nanning (NNG)Ruili Airlines and Air Guilin, then China Eastern Airlines
    DR
    GT
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air the whole way
    3U
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8L
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 4 more the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    8L
    +5
    3U
    8L
    Air China logo
    +3
  • Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines the whole way
    3U
    EU
    Tibet Airlines logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Chongqing Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    OQ
    3U
    +3
    3U
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Guilin (KWL)9 Air, then Air Guilin
    AQ
    GT
  • Via Mian Yang (MIG)Sichuan Airlines, then Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines
    3U
    8L
    GS
  • Via Zhanjiang (ZHA)LJ Air, then China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines
    LT
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    DR

JHG to KMG: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from JHG to KMG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming (KMG).

How far is Jinghong from Kunming by plane?

Jinghong (JHG) and Kunming (KMG) are 256 miles (412 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book JHG 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 JHG 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 JHG to KMG with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Jinghong and Kunming?

The most direct connections are through Dali City (DLU), Mangshi (LUM), Lijiang (LJG), Zhaotong (ZAT) and Chiang Mai (CNX). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ruili Airlines through Mangshi.

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.