KMG to SHA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 1,923 km (1,195 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SHA to KMG).
How far is it from Kunming to Shanghai (Minhang)?
The great-circle distance between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 1,923 km (1,195 mi, 1,039 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 SHA?
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. SHA is roughly northeast of KMG.
How is the KMG to SHA route written in code?
The pair is written KMG-SHA in IATA codes and ZPPP-ZSSS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is SHA (ZSSS).
| KMG | SHA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZPPP | ZSSS |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 6,903 ft | 10 ft |
| Rank by connections | #38 | #63 |
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.
SHA sits 6,893 ft (2,101 m) lower than KMG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KMG to SHA
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9C | China SSS | - | - | Active |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| FM | Shanghai Airlines | CSH | Shanghai Air | Active |
| HO | Juneyao Airlines | DKH | Juneyao Airlines | 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 Shanghai (Minhang)?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are 1,923 km (1,195 mi, 1,039 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KMG to SHA?
A typical nonstop flight between KMG and SHA takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SHA from KMG?
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) lies roughly northeast of Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
Which airlines fly KMG to SHA?
5 airlines appear on the KMG-SHA route in the open dataset, including China SSS, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.
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