China Β· 256 miles (412 km)

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

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
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8L
  • Via Mangshi (LUM)Ruili Airlines the whole way
    8L
    DR
    Kunming Airlines logo
    +4
    DR
  • Via Lijiang (LJG)China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and 1 more
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    DR
    Kunming Airlines logo
    QW
  • Via Tengchong (TCZ)Lucky Air the whole way
    8L
    Kunming Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8L
  • Via Zhaotong (ZAT)China Eastern Airlines, then Gestair
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    G5
  • Via Vientiane (VTE)China Eastern Airlines and Lao Airlines, then Qingdao Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    QV
    QW
  • Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili Airlines and Air Guilin
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    DR
    GT
  • Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8L
    3U
    8L
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 4 more the whole way
    3U
    8L
    Air China logo
    +3
    3U
    Air China logo
    8L
    +5
  • Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    3U
    EU
    Tibet Airlines logo
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 1 more the whole way
    3U
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +2
    OQ
    3U
    G5
    +2
  • Via Guilin (KWL)Air Guilin, then 9 Air
    GT
    AQ
  • Via Mian Yang (MIG)Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines
    8L
    GS
    3U
  • Via Zhanjiang (ZHA)China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines, then LJ Air
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    DR
    LT

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.