KMG to LUM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Dehong Mangshi International Airport (LUM) is 452 km (281 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LUM to KMG).
How far is it from Kunming to Dehong (Mangshi)?
The great-circle distance between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Dehong Mangshi International Airport (LUM) is 452 km (281 mi, 244 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 KMG to LUM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LUM is roughly west of KMG.
How is the KMG to LUM route written in code?
The pair is written KMG-LUM in IATA codes and ZPPP-ZPMS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP), Dehong Mangshi International Airport is LUM (ZPMS).
| KMG | LUM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport | Dehong Mangshi International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZPPP | ZPMS |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 6,903 ft | 2,890 ft |
| Rank by connections | #38 | #1297 |
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.
LUM sits 4,013 ft (1,223 m) lower than KMG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KMG to LUM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U | Sichuan Airlines | CSC | Si Chuan | Active |
| 8L | Cargo Plus Aviation | CGP | - | 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 Kunming from Dehong (Mangshi)?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Dehong Mangshi International Airport (LUM) are 452 km (281 mi, 244 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KMG to LUM?
A typical nonstop flight between KMG and LUM takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LUM from KMG?
Dehong Mangshi International Airport (LUM) lies roughly west of Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
Which airlines fly KMG to LUM?
3 airlines appear on the KMG-LUM route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Cargo Plus Aviation, China Eastern Airlines.
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