HFE to KMG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 1,568 km (974 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (KMG to HFE).
How far is it from Hefei to Kunming?
The great-circle distance between Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 1,568 km (974 mi, 847 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 HFE to KMG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KMG is roughly southwest of HFE.
How is the HFE to KMG route written in code?
The pair is written HFE-KMG in IATA codes and ZSOF-ZPPP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hefei Xinqiao International Airport is HFE (ZSOF), Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP).
| HFE | KMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hefei Xinqiao International Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZSOF | ZPPP |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 207 ft | 6,903 ft |
| Rank by connections | #220 | #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 6,696 ft (2,041 m) higher than HFE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HFE to KMG
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
| BK | Potomac Air | PDC | District | 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 Hefei from Kunming?
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are 1,568 km (974 mi, 847 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HFE to KMG?
A typical nonstop flight between HFE and KMG takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KMG from HFE?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) lies roughly southwest of Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE).
Which airlines fly HFE to KMG?
4 airlines appear on the HFE-KMG route in the open dataset, including Cargo Plus Aviation, Potomac Air, China Southern Airlines.
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