The Kunming to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route connects Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) in CN with Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) in CN. This medium-haul flight covers approximately 1280 miles (2060 km) with a typical flight time of 2h 55m. This route is served by 4 airlines: China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and others. AirportRoutes has tracked 4 unique flight numbers on this route.
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Kunming Changshui International Airport
ZPPPKMGQingdao Jiaodong International Airport
ZSQDTAO4
Operators4
Tracked Flights1280
Miles2h 55m
Flight Duration| Airline | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern |
CES
|
MU
|
| Shandong Airlines |
CDG
|
SC
|
| Shanghai Airlines |
CSH
|
FM
|
| Air Travel |
OTC
|
A6
|
| Day | Flights Observed | Frequency | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 4 | 11% |
|
| Tuesday | 4 | 11% |
|
| Wednesday | 4 | 11% |
|
| Thursday | 6 | 17% |
|
| Friday | 6 | 17% |
|
| Saturday | 3 | 9% |
|
| Sunday | 8 | 23% |
|
Pattern Analysis
| Airline | Flight Numbers | Aircraft Type | Typical Time | Days Active | Last Seen | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Air Travel
OTC
/ A6
|
- | - | - |
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
|
Apr 23, 2026 | Active |
|
China Eastern
CES
/ MU
|
A321 | 14:05 2:05 PM (Representative) |
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
|
Jun 8, 2026 | Active | |
|
Shandong Airlines
CDG
/ SC
|
B738 | 21:15 9:15 PM (Representative) |
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
|
May 28, 2026 | Active | |
|
Shanghai Airlines
CSH
/ FM
|
B738 | 11:40 11:40 AM (Representative) |
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
|
Feb 25, 2026 | Active |
| Departure Time | Operator | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:40 11:40 AM | Shanghai Airlines |
CSH
|
FM
|
| 14:05 2:05 PM | China Eastern |
CES
|
MU
|
| 21:15 9:15 PM | Shandong Airlines |
CDG
|
SC
|
Time Information
Times are shown in the departure airport's local timezone (ZPPP - Asia/Shanghai).