KMG
Kunming
China
12,146 km
7,547 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
12,146 km
7,547 mi / 6,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KMG LAS
Airport Name Kunming Wujiaba International Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code KMG LAS
ICAO Code ZPPP KLAS
City Kunming Las Vegas
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6,217 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 24.990000, 102.740000 36.080000, -115.150000

Kunming (KMG) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 12,146 kilometers (7,547 miles / 6,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:27 in Kunming, it's 06:27 in Las Vegas. With a 16-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 4,036 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits lower than Kunming Wujiaba International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Kunming (KMG) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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