CTU to KMG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 614 km (381 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (KMG to CTU).
How far is it from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Kunming?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 614 km (381 mi, 331 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 CTU 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 south of CTU.
How is the CTU to KMG route written in code?
The pair is written CTU-KMG in IATA codes and ZUUU-ZPPP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU), Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP).
| CTU | KMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUUU | ZPPP |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 6,903 ft |
| Rank by connections | #27 | #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 5,278 ft (1,609 m) higher than CTU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTU to KMG
8 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 8 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 |
| EU | Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviacion | EEA | Ecuatoriana | 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: KL.
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 Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Kunming?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are 614 km (381 mi, 331 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTU to KMG?
A typical nonstop flight between CTU and KMG takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KMG from CTU?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) lies roughly south of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Which airlines fly CTU to KMG?
8 airlines appear on the CTU-KMG route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Cargo Plus Aviation, Air China.
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