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Scan through all non-stop flights from Kunming to Xining. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from KMG to XNN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
The Subarctic region surrounding Xining is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.
The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.
In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from Kunming KMG to Xining XNN. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from KMG to XNN are operated 13 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:50 - 15:30. The earliest flight departs at 06:50, the last flight departs at 15:30. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Kunming to Xining takes 2 hours and 45 minutes. The flight distance between Kunming and Xining is 790 miles (or 1,271 km).
There is 1 airport in Xining: Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN).
There are 13 flights per week flying from Kunming to Xining (as of April 2026).
2 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Kunming to Xining.
The distance from Kunming to Xining is 790 miles (1,271 kilometers).
China Eastern, Ruili Airlines and Sichuan Airlines are flying nonstop from Kunming to Xining.
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Kunming to Xining.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Kunming to Xining:
The earliest flight departs at 06:50 from Kunming and arrives at 09:15 at Xining.
The latest flight departs at 15:30 from Kunming and arrives at 17:45 at Xining.
790 miles (1,271 km) · 2h 45m
06:55
09:15
Sichuan Airlines
3U 8209
Sichuan Airlines
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
11:00
13:45
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6595
China Eastern
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
11:40
13:45
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6595
China Eastern
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
15:30
17:45
Ruili Airlines
DR 6569
Ruili Airlines
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
15:30
17:45
Ruili Airlines
DR 6569
Ruili Airlines
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
15:30
17:45
Ruili Airlines
DR 6569
Ruili Airlines
Boeing 737-300
Y
W
J
F
15:30
17:45
Ruili Airlines
DR 6569
Ruili Airlines
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
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