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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Almaty to Kunming

There are no direct flights from Almaty to Kunming. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 6h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 42m
ALAKMGURC

Almaty to Kunming at a glance

Fastest journey6h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Almaty to Kunming

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ALA Urumqi (URC) KMG
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 42m
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ALA Xian (XIY) KMG
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 36m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,121 km1,938 miles
Journey time
6h 42mestimate
Time difference
+3hKunming vs Almaty
Currency in Kunming
CNY
Airports
ALA → KMG

Flights from Almaty to Kunming: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Almaty to Kunming?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi and Xian. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Almaty to Kunming?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,121 km.
Where do you change planes between Almaty and Kunming?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC) and Xian (XIY). Air Astana flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Almaty and Kunming?
Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA). Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
What is the time difference between Almaty and Kunming?
Kunming is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.

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