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Connecting route · Malaysia → China

Flights from Kuching to Kunming

There are no direct flights from Kuching to Kunming. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 6h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 41m
KCHKMGKUL

Kuching to Kunming at a glance

Fastest journey6h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Kuching 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
KCH Kuala Lumpur (KUL) KMG
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 50m
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KCH Singapore (SIN) KMG
Leg 1: MASwings, Scoot · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~6h 41m
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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
2,717 km1,687 miles
Journey time
6h 41mestimate
Time difference
NoneKunming vs Kuching
Currency in Kunming
CNY
Airports
KCH → KMG

Flights from Kuching to Kunming: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kuching to Kunming?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. 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 Kuching to Kunming?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,717 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuching and Kunming?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Singapore (SIN). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuching and Kunming?
Kuching: Kuching International Airport (KCH). Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

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