Connecting route · China → Australia

Flights from Kunming to Sydney

There are no direct flights from Kunming to Sydney. The easiest way is one stop via Ho Chi Minh City or Kuala Lumpur, about 13h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 56m

Kunming to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey12h 56mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Ho Chi Minh City or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Kunming to Sydney

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

KMG Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) SYD

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 06m

KMG Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SYD

Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X

One airline, one ticket ~13h 51m

KMG Bangkok (BKK) SYD

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: Qantas, Thai Airways

One airline, one ticket ~13h 31m

KMG Haikou (HAK) SYD

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, GX Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~12h 56m

KMG Singapore (SIN) SYD

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Scoot · Leg 2: Qantas, Scoot, Singapore Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 40m

KMG Shenzhen (SZX) SYD

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 12m

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: 8,293 km5,150 miles
Journey time: 12h 56mestimate
Time difference: +3hSydney vs Kunming
Currency in Sydney: AUD
Airports: KMG → SYD

Flights from Kunming to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kunming to Sydney?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur 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 Sydney?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,293 km.

Where do you change planes between Kunming and Sydney?

The best connecting points are Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bangkok (BKK) and Haikou (HAK). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Ho Chi Minh City, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Kunming and Sydney?

Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

What is the time difference between Kunming and Sydney?

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Kunming.

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