CAN
Guangzhou
China
1,085 km
674 miles
KMG
Kunming
China
Distance
1,085 km
674 mi / 586 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
282°
west northwest

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CAN KMG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Kunming Wujiaba International Airport
IATA Code CAN KMG
ICAO Code ZGGG ZPPP
City Guangzhou Kunming
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 50 ft 6,217 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 24.990000, 102.740000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kunming (KMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China is 1,085 kilometers (674 miles / 586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 01:25 in Guangzhou, it's 01:25 in Kunming.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,167 feet between the two airports. Kunming Wujiaba International Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kunming (KMG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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