CAN to KMG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 1,067 km (663 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (KMG to CAN).
How far is it from Guangzhou (Huadu) to Kunming?
The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 1,067 km (663 mi, 576 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CAN to KMG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KMG is roughly west of CAN.
How is the CAN to KMG route written in code?
The pair is written CAN-KMG in IATA codes and ZGGG-ZPPP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is CAN (ZGGG), Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP).
| CAN | KMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGGG | ZPPP |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 6,903 ft |
| Rank by connections | #22 | #38 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KMG sits 6,853 ft (2,089 m) higher than CAN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAN to KMG
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| KY | KSY | KSY | Ksy | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
| ZH | Shenzhen Airlines | CSZ | Shenzhen Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Guangzhou (Huadu) from Kunming?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are 1,067 km (663 mi, 576 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAN to KMG?
A typical nonstop flight between CAN and KMG takes about 1h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KMG from CAN?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) lies roughly west of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Which airlines fly CAN to KMG?
5 airlines appear on the CAN-KMG route in the open dataset, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, KSY.
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