CTU
Chengdu
China
633 km
393 miles
KMG
Kunming
China
Distance
633 km
393 mi / 342 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
191°
south

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CTU KMG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kunming Wujiaba International Airport
IATA Code CTU KMG
ICAO Code ZUUU ZPPP
City Chengdu Kunming
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,625 ft 6,217 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 24.990000, 102.740000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kunming (KMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China is 633 kilometers (393 miles / 342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 02:04 in Chengdu, it's 02:04 in Kunming.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,592 feet between the two airports. Kunming Wujiaba International Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kunming (KMG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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