CKG to KMG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 629 km (391 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (KMG to CKG).
How far is it from Chongqing to Kunming?
The great-circle distance between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 629 km (391 mi, 340 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 CKG to KMG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KMG is roughly southwest of CKG.
How is the CKG to KMG route written in code?
The pair is written CKG-KMG in IATA codes and ZUCK-ZPPP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is CKG (ZUCK), Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP).
| CKG | KMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUCK | ZPPP |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft | 6,903 ft |
| Rank by connections | #39 | #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 5,538 ft (1,688 m) higher than CKG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CKG to KMG
9 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 9 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 |
| 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 |
| PN | West Air China | CHB | West China | Active |
| SC | Shandong Airlines | CDG | Shandong | Active |
| ZH | Shenzhen Airlines | CSZ | Shenzhen Air | Active |
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 Chongqing from Kunming?
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are 629 km (391 mi, 340 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CKG to KMG?
A typical nonstop flight between CKG and KMG takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KMG from CKG?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) lies roughly southwest of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).
Which airlines fly CKG to KMG?
9 airlines appear on the CKG-KMG route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Cargo Plus Aviation, Air China.
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