Kunming to Yibin flights
Yibin lies 455 km (283 mi) north-east of Kunming, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kunming | Yibin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 6 million | 836,340 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 323 m (1,060 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | YBP, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 650000 | 644000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kunming
Kunming is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Yibin
Yibin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yibin Wuliangye Airport (YBP), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yibin Wuliangye Airport (regional) | YBP | 16 km (10 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,378 ft |
| Luzhou Yunlong Airport (regional) | LZO | 86 km (53 mi) | 8,858 ft | 0 ft |
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Staying in Yibin
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Yibin. Of the 15 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 35 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yibin from Kunming?
455 km (283 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Yibin by air?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kunming and Yibin?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kunming to Yibin flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Yibin Wuliangye Airport (YBP); Yibin also has LZO.
Where can I stay in Yibin?
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Yibin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.