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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BKK Bangkok 6h 35m KQKYMU → 6ETGW2 Bangkok (BKK) to Kolkata flights
DAC Dhaka 7h 50m MU → 6EBGBS Dhaka (DAC) to Kolkata flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 9h 48m 3U8LAQ → 6E Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kolkata flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 10h 33m 3UAFAY → 6E Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kolkata flights
SIN Singapore 11h 5m GAMUSQ → 6EAIGA Singapore (SIN) to Kolkata flights
KUL Sepang 14h 5m AKMUOD → AKMH Sepang (KUL) to Kolkata flights
DMK Bangkok 15h 35m FD → SL Bangkok (DMK) to Kolkata flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 16h 8m MUVN → 6E Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kolkata flights
SAI Siem Reap 16h 55m MU → 6E Siem Reap (SAI) to Kolkata flights
HKT Phuket 24h 35m MU → 6E Phuket (HKT) to Kolkata flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kunming to Kolkata
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 931 mi 2h 45m nonstop -2.5h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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
6
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
~25h
Longest
RGN ~5h 46m BKK ~6h 35m DAC ~7h 50m CAN ~9h 48m PVG ~10h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
672
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 gate to gate.
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 / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 931 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to CCU: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Suvarnabhumi, Hazrat Shahjalal and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Kolkata is 2.5 hours behind Kunming.
Yes, return flights from CCU to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,497 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Hazrat Shahjalal and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.