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Connecting route · Kyrgyzstan → China

Flights from Bishkek to Kunming

There are no direct flights from Bishkek to Kunming. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Chengdu, about 6h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 58m
BSZKMGURC

Bishkek to Kunming at a glance

Fastest journey6h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Chengdu

Best ways to fly from Bishkek 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
BSZ Urumqi (URC) KMG
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 58m
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BSZ Chengdu (TFU) KMG
Leg 1: Loong Air · Leg 2: Air China, Air Travel, Chengdu Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 01m
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3
BSZ Xian (XIY) KMG
Leg 1: Loong Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 51m
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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
3,261 km2,025 miles
Journey time
6h 58mestimate
Time difference
+2hKunming vs Bishkek
Currency in Kunming
CNY
Airports
BSZ → KMG

Flights from Bishkek to Kunming: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bishkek to Kunming?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Chengdu 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 Bishkek to Kunming?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,261 km.
Where do you change planes between Bishkek and Kunming?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Chengdu (TFU) and Xian (XIY). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bishkek and Kunming?
Bishkek: Manas International Airport (BSZ). Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
What is the time difference between Bishkek and Kunming?
Kunming is 2 hours ahead of Bishkek.

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