Flights Chengdu → Kunming
CTU → KMG
Route overview
The flight route connects Chengdu to Kunming, using a variety of aircraft including the Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Boeing 737, Airbus A319, and specific models like the Boeing 737-300 and Boeing 737-700. Kunming's airport, which opened in 2009, serves over 21 million passengers annually, making it a major transportation hub for the region.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Chengdu (CTU) → Kunming (KMG) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Chengdu the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Kunming: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Chengdu (CTU) to Kunming (KMG) heads south for about 614 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 11m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Chengdu the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating CTU-KMG
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CTU-KMG
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Kunming, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
