Kunming to Phuket (KMG–HKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
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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
DMK Bangkok 4h 35m FD → FDSL Bangkok (DMK) to Phuket flights
BKK Bangkok 4h 45m KQKYMU → AYBABR Bangkok (BKK) to Phuket flights
CNX Chiang Mai 5h 5m MU → BRCIFD Chiang Mai (CNX) to Phuket flights
KUL Sepang 6h 29m AKMUOD → 6EAKAY Sepang (KUL) to Phuket flights
SIN Singapore 7h 40m GAMUSQ → LXNZPG Singapore (SIN) to Phuket flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 8h 3m 3U8LAQ → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Phuket flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 8h 50m 3U8LCA → 3UCACZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Phuket flights
SZX Shenzhen 9h 21m 3U8LCA → 9C Shenzhen (SZX) to Phuket flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 9h 23m 3UAFAY → 9CFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Phuket flights
HKG Hong Kong 10h 15m MU → AYCXQR Hong Kong (HKG) to Phuket flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kunming to Phuket
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,213 mi 3h 10m nonstop -1h behind

KMG–HKT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,213 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–HKT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 738 3h10 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 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 HKT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
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
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to HKT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DMK ~4h 35m BKK ~4h 45m CNX ~5h 5m SAI ~5h 25m PEN ~6h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,164
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
-1h
Phuket is 1 hour behind Kunming.
KMG: CST · HKT: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 5:00 PM in Phuket.
Distance & Flight Time
1,213 mi / 1,952 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date 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–HKT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Phuket route.
Route details
Distance1,213 mi / 1,952 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 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: HKT
Full namePhuket International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKT / VTSP
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr17.2M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to HKT flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Phuket International Airport take about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,213 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to HKT: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and Chiang Mai.
Phuket is 1 hour behind Kunming.
Yes, return flights from HKT to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 HKT

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to HKT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to HKT is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,213 miles (1,952 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and Chiang Mai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.