CGO to KMG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 1,483 km (921 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (KMG to CGO).
How far is it from Zhengzhou to Kunming?
The great-circle distance between Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 1,483 km (921 mi, 801 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 CGO to KMG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KMG is roughly southwest of CGO.
How is the CGO to KMG route written in code?
The pair is written CGO-KMG in IATA codes and ZHCC-ZPPP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport is CGO (ZHCC), Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP).
| CGO | KMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZHCC | ZPPP |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 495 ft | 6,903 ft |
| Rank by connections | #86 | #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 6,408 ft (1,953 m) higher than CGO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGO to KMG
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U | Sichuan Airlines | CSC | Si Chuan | Active |
| 8L | Cargo Plus Aviation | CGP | - | 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: CA.
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 Zhengzhou from Kunming?
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are 1,483 km (921 mi, 801 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGO to KMG?
A typical nonstop flight between CGO and KMG takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KMG from CGO?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) lies roughly southwest of Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO).
Which airlines fly CGO to KMG?
6 airlines appear on the CGO-KMG route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Cargo Plus Aviation, China Southern Airlines.
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