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Flights from Sydney to Kunming
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Kunming. 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
Sydney to Kunming at a glance
Fastest journey12h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Ho Chi Minh City or Kuala Lumpur
Best ways to fly from Sydney to Kunming
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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SYD Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) KMG
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
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SYD Kuala Lumpur (KUL) KMG
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines
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SYD Bangkok (BKK) KMG
Leg 1: Qantas, Thai Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air
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SYD Haikou (HAK) KMG
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, GX Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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SYD Singapore (SIN) KMG
Leg 1: Qantas, Scoot, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Scoot
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SYD Shenzhen (SZX) KMG
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines
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
- -3hKunming vs Sydney
- Currency in Kunming
- CNY
- Airports
- SYD → KMG
Flights from Sydney to Kunming: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Kunming?
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 Sydney to Kunming?
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 Sydney and Kunming?
The best connecting points are Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bangkok (BKK) and Haikou (HAK). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Ho Chi Minh City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Kunming?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Kunming?
Kunming is 3 hours behind Sydney.
