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Connecting route · China → Japan

Flights from Kunming to Osaka

There are no direct flights from Kunming to Osaka. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Hangzhou, about 6h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 35m
KMGOSAPVG

Kunming to Osaka at a glance

Fastest journey6h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Hangzhou

Best ways to fly from Kunming to Osaka

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

1
KMG Shanghai (PVG) OSA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 35m
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2
KMG Hangzhou (HGH) OSA
Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, Loong Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 36m
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3
KMG Qingdao (TAO) OSA
Leg 1: Air Travel, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Juneyao Air, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 48m
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4
KMG Seoul (ICN) OSA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 50m
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5
KMG Nanjing (NKG) OSA
Leg 1: Air Travel, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 35m
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KMG Guangzhou (CAN) OSA
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 54m
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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
3,319 km2,061 miles
Journey time
6h 35mestimate
Time difference
+1hOsaka vs Kunming
Currency in Osaka
JPY
Airports
KMG → KIX, ITM, UKB

Flights from Kunming to Osaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kunming to Osaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Hangzhou and Qingdao. 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 Osaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,319 km.
Where do you change planes between Kunming and Osaka?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Hangzhou (HGH), Qingdao (TAO) and Seoul (ICN). Air China flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kunming and Osaka?
Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Osaka: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
What is the time difference between Kunming and Osaka?
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Kunming.

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