Kunming to Kolkata (KMG–CCU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kunming to Kolkata
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 931 mi 2h 45m nonstop -2.5h behind 13 1-stop hubs

KMG–CCU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 931 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–CCU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 6 738 2h45 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KMG to CCU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to CCU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
642
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Kolkata is 2.5 hours behind Kunming.
KMG: CST · CCU: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 3.5:00 PM in Kolkata.
Distance & Flight Time
931 mi / 1,497 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter India. The eVisa system is currently suspended for Chinese nationals, so applications must be submitted in person at the Indian Embassy in Beijing or consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Processing can take several weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to KMG

Kunming Metro Line 6 runs from Kunming South Railway Station and Guangfu Road to the airport in 40–55 minutes (¥6–8). Trains operate 6am to 11pm and bypass the expressway congestion that affects taxis during peak hours.

The airport is 26km northeast of central Kunming. Taxis cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes. Airport express coaches (¥25–30) serve major hotels. Traffic on the Kunming–Changshui Expressway can be heavy during holidays.

Facts

KMG–CCU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Kolkata route.
Route details
Distance931 mi / 1,497 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: CCU
Full nameNetaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA / ICAOCCU / VECC
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to CCU flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 931 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from KMG to CCU.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RGN, SAI, HKT, DAC, BKK, DMK, SGN, CAN, PVG, SIN, KUL, HAN and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kolkata is 2.5 hours behind Kunming.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KMG to CCU

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to CCU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to CCU ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,497 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.