HGH to KMG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 1,812 km (1,126 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (KMG to HGH).
How far is it from Hangzhou to Kunming?
The great-circle distance between Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 1,812 km (1,126 mi, 978 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 HGH to KMG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KMG is roughly west of HGH.
How is the HGH to KMG route written in code?
The pair is written HGH-KMG in IATA codes and ZSHC-ZPPP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is HGH (ZSHC), Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP).
| HGH | KMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZSHC | ZPPP |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 6,903 ft |
| Rank by connections | #44 | #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 6,880 ft (2,097 m) higher than HGH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HGH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L | Cargo Plus Aviation | CGP | - | Active |
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| JD | Japan Air System | JAS | Air System | Active |
| KY | KSY | KSY | Ksy | Active |
| MF | Xiamen Airlines | CXA | Xiamen Air | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: CZ, ZH.
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 Hangzhou from Kunming?
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are 1,812 km (1,126 mi, 978 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HGH to KMG?
A typical nonstop flight between HGH and KMG takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KMG from HGH?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) lies roughly west of Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH).
Which airlines fly HGH to KMG?
6 airlines appear on the HGH-KMG route in the open dataset, including Cargo Plus Aviation, Air China, Japan Air System.
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