KMG to PVG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 1,965 km (1,221 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PVG to KMG).
How far is it from Kunming to Shanghai (Pudong)?
The great-circle distance between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 1,965 km (1,221 mi, 1,061 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 PVG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PVG is roughly northeast of KMG.
How is the KMG to PVG route written in code?
The pair is written KMG-PVG in IATA codes and ZPPP-ZSPD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP), Shanghai Pudong International Airport is PVG (ZSPD).
| KMG | PVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZPPP | ZSPD |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 6,903 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #38 | #11 |
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.
PVG sits 6,890 ft (2,100 m) lower than KMG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KMG to PVG
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 |
| 9C | China SSS | - | - | Active |
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| KY | KSY | KSY | Ksy | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
| ZH | Shenzhen Airlines | CSZ | Shenzhen Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: JL.
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 Shanghai (Pudong)?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are 1,965 km (1,221 mi, 1,061 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KMG to PVG?
A typical nonstop flight between KMG and PVG takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PVG from KMG?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies roughly northeast of Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
Which airlines fly KMG to PVG?
6 airlines appear on the KMG-PVG route in the open dataset, including Cargo Plus Aviation, China SSS, Air China.
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