DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,246 km
8,230 miles
KMG
Kunming
China
Distance
13,246 km
8,230 mi / 7,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DFW KMG
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Kunming Wujiaba International Airport
IATA Code DFW KMG
ICAO Code KDFW ZPPP
City Dallas-Fort Worth Kunming
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 606 ft 6,217 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 24.990000, 102.740000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Kunming (KMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China is 13,246 kilometers (8,230 miles / 7,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:08 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 05:08 in Kunming. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,611 feet between the two airports. Kunming Wujiaba International Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kunming (KMG) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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