Kunming to Manado (KMG–MDC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8L Lucky
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WITA
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Kunming to Manado
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,191 mi 4h 55m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

KMG–MDC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lucky Air leads the route. The flight covers 2,191 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–MDC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Lucky Air 3 320 4h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 8L
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (3 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 MDC direction.
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Tue
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Fri
1
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to MDC.
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One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
NKG ~9h 30m NGB ~15h 14m FOC ~15h 25m CGK ~16h 59m CAN ~21h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
175
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
0h
Manado is 0 hours the same as Kunming.
KMG: CST · MDC: WITA

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Manado.
Distance & Flight Time
2,191 mi / 3,525 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Indonesia for stays up to 30 days. The fee is IDR 500,000, payable at the port of entry or pre-arranged online as an e-VOA. One 30-day extension is available at a local immigration office for the same fee. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page.

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–MDC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Manado route.
Route details
Distance2,191 mi / 3,525 km
Flight time4h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: MDC
Full nameSam Ratulangi International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDC / WAMM
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation264 ft / 80 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to MDC flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport take approximately 4h 55m. The route covers 2,191 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lucky Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from KMG to MDC. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NKG, NGB, FOC, CGK, CAN and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDC 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 MDC

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) are connected by nonstop service from Lucky Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to MDC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to MDC ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,191 miles (3,525 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via NKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.