HKG to KMG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 1,160 km (721 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (KMG to HKG).
How far is it from Hong Kong to Kunming?
The great-circle distance between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 1,160 km (721 mi, 626 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 HKG to KMG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KMG is roughly west of HKG.
How is the HKG to KMG route written in code?
The pair is written HKG-KMG in IATA codes and VHHH-ZPPP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hong Kong International Airport is HKG (VHHH), Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP).
| HKG | KMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
| ICAO code | VHHH | ZPPP |
| Country | Hong Kong | China |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 6,903 ft |
| Rank by connections | #20 | #38 |
VHHH starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; ZPPP starts with Z, the prefix for China and Mongolia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KMG sits 6,875 ft (2,096 m) higher than HKG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HKG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX | Cathay Pacific | CPA | Cathay | Active |
| KA | Dragonair | HDA | Hong Kong Dragon Airlines | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
| UO | Hong Kong Express Airways | HKE | Hongkong Shuttle | 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 Hong Kong from Kunming?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are 1,160 km (721 mi, 626 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HKG to KMG?
A typical nonstop flight between HKG and KMG takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KMG from HKG?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) lies roughly west of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Which airlines fly HKG to KMG?
4 airlines appear on the HKG-KMG route in the open dataset, including Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, China Eastern Airlines.
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