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Connecting route · China → Kazakhstan

Flights from Kunming to Astana

There are no direct flights from Kunming to Astana. 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
KMGNQZURC

Kunming to Astana at a glance

Fastest journey7h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Kunming to Astana

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

1
KMG Urumqi (URC) NQZ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 27m
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KMG Xian (XIY) NQZ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
Self-transfer likely ~9h 22m
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KMG Guangzhou (CAN) NQZ
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana
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
-3hAstana vs Kunming
Currency in Astana
USD
Airports
KMG → NQZ

Flights from Kunming to Astana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kunming to Astana?
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 Kunming to Astana?
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 Kunming and Astana?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY) and Guangzhou (CAN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kunming and Astana?
Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).
What is the time difference between Kunming and Astana?
Astana is 3 hours behind Kunming.

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