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Connecting route · China → Philippines

Flights from Kunming to Manila

There are no direct flights from Kunming to Manila. The easiest way is one stop via Shenzhen or Guangzhou, about 5h 24m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 22m
KMGMNLSZX

Kunming to Manila at a glance

Fastest journey5h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shenzhen or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from Kunming to Manila

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

1
KMG Shenzhen (SZX) MNL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 24m
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KMG Guangzhou (CAN) MNL
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Cebu Pacific, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 26m
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KMG Xiamen (XMN) MNL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 52m
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KMG Jinjiang (JJN) MNL
Leg 1: Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 56m
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KMG Bangkok (BKK) MNL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 51m
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KMG Hanoi (HAN) MNL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines
Same alliance ~5h 22m
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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
2,213 km1,374 miles
Journey time
5h 22mestimate
Time difference
NoneManila vs Kunming
Currency in Manila
PHP
Airports
KMG → MNL

Flights from Kunming to Manila: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kunming to Manila?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Xiamen. 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 Manila?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,213 km.
Where do you change planes between Kunming and Manila?
The best connecting points are Shenzhen (SZX), Guangzhou (CAN), Xiamen (XMN) and Jinjiang (JJN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shenzhen, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kunming and Manila?
Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).

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