Kunming (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG): 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 KMG to JHG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book KMG to JHG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
KMG to JHG with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dali City (DLU)China Eastern Airlines, then Lucky Air
8L - Via Mangshi (LUM)Ruili Airlines the whole way8LDR+4
DR - Via Lijiang (LJG)China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and 1 more
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QW - Via Tengchong (TCZ)Lucky Air the whole way8L

8L - Via Zhaotong (ZAT)China Eastern Airlines, then Gestair
G5 - Via Vientiane (VTE)China Eastern Airlines and Lao Airlines, then Qingdao Airlines
QVQW - Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili Airlines and Air Guilin
DRGT - Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air the whole way
8L3U8L - Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 4 more the whole way3U8L+3
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8L+5 - Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines the whole way3U
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- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 1 more the whole way3U8L+2
OQ3UG5+2 - Via Guilin (KWL)Air Guilin, then 9 AirGTAQ
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines8LGS3U
- Via Zhanjiang (ZHA)China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines, then LJ Air
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KMG to JHG: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from KMG to JHG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG).
How far is Kunming from Jinghong by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Jinghong (JHG) 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 KMG to JHG 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 KMG to JHG cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KMG to JHG with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kunming and Jinghong?
The most direct connections are through Dali City (DLU), Mangshi (LUM), Lijiang (LJG), Tengchong (TCZ) and Zhaotong (ZAT). On 6 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.