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Flights from Kunming to Frankfurt

There are no direct flights from Kunming to Frankfurt. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Shanghai, about 12h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 50m
KMGFRAURC

Kunming to Frankfurt at a glance

Fastest journey12h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Kunming to Frankfurt

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

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KMG Urumqi (URC) FRA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 50m
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KMG Shanghai (PVG) FRA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~16h 01m
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3
KMG Bangkok (BKK) FRA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: Condor, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 22m
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4
KMG Beijing (PKX) FRA
Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
One airline, one ticket ~14h 50m
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KMG Guangzhou (CAN) FRA
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 06m
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KMG Seoul (ICN) FRA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 27m
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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
8,205 km5,095 miles
Journey time
12h 50mestimate
Time difference
-7hFrankfurt vs Kunming
Currency in Frankfurt
EUR
Airports
KMG → FRA, HHN

Flights from Kunming to Frankfurt: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kunming to Frankfurt?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Shanghai and Bangkok. 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 Frankfurt?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,205 km.
Where do you change planes between Kunming and Frankfurt?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Shanghai (PVG), Bangkok (BKK) and Beijing (PKX). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kunming and Frankfurt?
Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN).
What is the time difference between Kunming and Frankfurt?
Frankfurt is 7 hours behind Kunming.

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