Kunming to Luang Phabang (KMG–LPQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU9643
MU China Eastern
737
12:05 PM
CST T1
12:40 PM
+07
1h 35m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9644
MU China Eastern
737
1:30 PM
+07
4:05 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 6 hubs
VTE Vientiane 4h 35m CZMUQV QV Vientiane (VTE) to Luang Phabang flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 6h 58m MUVN QVVN Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Luang Phabang flights
CNX Chiang Mai 8h 45m MU QV Chiang Mai (CNX) to Luang Phabang flights
BKK Bangkok 12h 25m KQKYMU AFAYCX Bangkok (BKK) to Luang Phabang flights
DMK Bangkok 27h FD FD Bangkok (DMK) to Luang Phabang flights
SAI Siem Reap ~5h 30m MU VN Siem Reap (SAI) to Luang Phabang flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kunming to Luang Phabang
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 363 mi 1h 35m nonstop -1h behind

KMG–LPQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 363 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–LPQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 3 737 1h35 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KMG to LPQ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to LPQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
163
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Luang Phabang is 1 hour behind Kunming.
KMG: CST · LPQ: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 5:00 PM in Luang Phabang.
Distance & Flight Time
363 mi / 584 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos for tourism stays of up to 30 days. The VOA is available at major airports and land border crossings, including the Boten crossing from China. Two passport-size photos and USD cash are required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date. One 30-day extension can be arranged at the immigration office in Vientiane.

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.

KMG–LPQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Luang Phabang route.
Route details
Distance363 mi / 584 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: LPQ
IATA / ICAOLPQ / VLLB
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation955 ft / 291 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to LPQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Luang Phabang International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 363 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to LPQ: 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 Wattay, Noi Bai and Chiang Mai.
Luang Phabang is 1 hour behind Kunming.
Yes, return flights from LPQ 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 LPQ

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to LPQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to LPQ is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 363 miles (584 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wattay, Noi Bai and Chiang Mai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.