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Flights from Astana to Kunming

There are no direct flights from Astana to Kunming. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 7h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 27m
NQZKMGURC

Astana to Kunming at a glance

Fastest journey7h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Astana 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
NQZ Urumqi (URC) KMG
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 27m
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NQZ Xian (XIY) KMG
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 22m
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NQZ Guangzhou (CAN) KMG
Leg 1: Air Astana · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 43m
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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
3,956 km2,457 miles
Journey time
7h 27mestimate
Time difference
+3hKunming vs Astana
Currency in Kunming
CNY
Airports
NQZ → KMG

Flights from Astana to Kunming: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Astana to Kunming?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian and Guangzhou. 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 Astana to Kunming?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,956 km.
Where do you change planes between Astana and Kunming?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY) and Guangzhou (CAN). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Astana and Kunming?
Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
What is the time difference between Astana and Kunming?
Kunming is 3 hours ahead of Astana.

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