DLU to KMG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 270 km (168 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 50m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (KMG to DLU).
How far is it from Dali (Xiaguan) to Kunming?
The great-circle distance between Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 270 km (168 mi, 146 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 DLU to KMG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KMG is roughly east of DLU.
How is the DLU to KMG route written in code?
The pair is written DLU-KMG in IATA codes and ZPDL-ZPPP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dali Fengyi Airport is DLU (ZPDL), Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP).
| DLU | KMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dali Fengyi Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZPDL | ZPPP |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 7,050 ft | 6,903 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1171 | #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 147 ft (45 m) lower than DLU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DLU to KMG
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L | Cargo Plus Aviation | CGP | - | Active |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | 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 Dali (Xiaguan) from Kunming?
Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are 270 km (168 mi, 146 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DLU to KMG?
A typical nonstop flight between DLU and KMG takes about 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KMG from DLU?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) lies roughly east of Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU).
Which airlines fly DLU to KMG?
3 airlines appear on the DLU-KMG route in the open dataset, including Cargo Plus Aviation, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
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