KIX
Osaka
Japan
3,293 km
2,046 miles
KMG
Kunming
China
Distance
3,293 km
2,046 mi / 1,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
260°
west

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KIX KMG
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Kunming Wujiaba International Airport
IATA Code KIX KMG
ICAO Code RJBB ZPPP
City Osaka Kunming
Country Japan China
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 26 ft 6,217 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 24.990000, 102.740000

Osaka (KIX) to Kunming (KMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China is 3,293 kilometers (2,046 miles / 1,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Japan with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:39 in Osaka, it's 00:39 in Kunming.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,191 feet between the two airports. Kunming Wujiaba International Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kunming (KMG) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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