If you're planning to travel from Guangzhou (广州) to Tengchong (腾冲), here’s everything you need to know about the flight options, including direct flights and connecting flights via Kunming (昆明).
Direct Flights Information
Currently, China Southern Airlines (南方航空) offers one direct flight per day from Guangzhou (广州) to Tengchong (腾冲).
Outbound Flight (Guangzhou → Tengchong)
Flight Number: CZ5583
Departure: 15:05 from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (广州白云机场), Terminal 2
Arrival: 18:10 at Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (腾冲驼峰机场)
Flight Duration: Approximately 3 hours 5 minutes
Aircraft: Airbus A320 series
Return Flight (Tengchong → Guangzhou)
Flight Number: CZ5584
Departure: 19:10 from Tengchong
Arrival: 22:10 at Guangzhou
Aircraft: Airbus A320 series
This is the fastest and most direct route between Guangzhou and Tengchong, making it the most convenient option if available.
Connecting Flights via Kunming (昆明)
If direct flights are unavailable or fully booked, you can opt for connecting flights via Kunming Changshui International Airport (昆明长水国际机场). Here are some common options with connection times and prices.
China Eastern Airlines (东方航空) Connecting Flight
Flight 1: MU5732 from Guangzhou (广州)
Flight 2: MU5963 from Kunming (昆明)
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Departure: 13:50 (next day)
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Arrival: 15:00 at Tengchong
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Flight Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Travel Time: Approximately 12 hours 55 minutes
Price: From ¥900 (economy class, historical lowest fare)
Other Connecting Flight Options
Various other combinations are available, with layovers ranging from 15 to 22 hours. Prices generally range from ¥900 to ¥1000 for economy class tickets.
Kunming (昆明) to Tengchong (腾冲) Flight Options
Once you arrive in Kunming, there are several flight options to Tengchong, with flight durations ranging from 70 to 85 minutes. Here are some of the available flights:
Hainan Airlines (海航) / Xiangpeng Airlines (祥鹏航空) Flight
Flight Number: 8L9949
Departure: 06:40 from Kunming (昆明)
Arrival: 08:05 at Tengchong (腾冲)
Flight Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
Price: From ¥780 (economy class, 47% off)
Aircraft: Boeing 737
Kunming Airlines (昆明航空) Flight
Flight Number: KY8321
Departure: 08:10 from Kunming
Arrival: 09:30 at Tengchong
Flight Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Price: From ¥788 (economy class, 44% off)
Aircraft: Boeing 737
China Eastern Airlines (东方航空) Flight
Flight Number: MU5953
Departure: 08:55 from Kunming
Arrival: 10:20 at Tengchong
Flight Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
Price: From ¥860 (economy class, 57% off)
Aircraft: Boeing 737
Travel Tips
Flight Schedules: Flight times may vary based on the season. It's recommended to check real-time schedules through flight booking platforms like Ctrip (携程) or the airlines’ official websites.
Tengchong Airport (腾冲驼峰机场) is located about 10 km from the city center. You can take an airport shuttle or a taxi to the city.
Travel Flexibility: If you’re concerned about tight connection times or unavailable direct flights, consider alternative routes such as flying into Baoshan (保山) or Mangshi (芒市) and then traveling by car to Tengchong (腾冲). The drive from Baoshan to Tengchong takes about 2 hours, while from Mangshi, it's approximately 1 hour.