Manado to Kunming (MDC–KMG) — 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 8 hubs
SIN Singapore 8h 50m SQTR → GAMUSQ Singapore (SIN) to Kunming flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 12h 8BCZGA → 3U8LAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kunming flights
SZX Shenzhen 13h 8B → 3U8LCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 15h 16m 8B → 3UAFBA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kunming flights
CGK Jakarta 15h 23m EKEYGA → 8L Jakarta (CGK) to Kunming flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 15h 55m JT → 3U8LAF Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Kunming flights
ICN Seoul 19h 50m ZE → KEMU Seoul (ICN) to Kunming flights
NGB Ningbo ~9h 45m → 3U9CDR Ningbo (NGB) to Kunming flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Manado to Kunming
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,191 mi 4h 45m nonstop

MDC–KMG had nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,191 miles in 4h 45m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDC–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDC to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
SIN ~8h 50m NGB ~9h 45m CAN ~12h 0m SZX ~13h 0m PVG ~15h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
436
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
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Manado.
MDC: WITA · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Manado, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
2,191 mi / 3,525 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m gate to gate.
Getting from KMG

Metro Line 6 connects central Kunming; journey to Guangfu Road takes 40–55 minutes (¥6–8), running 6am to 11pm. Transfer at Guangfu Road for Lines 1 and 3 to reach most city areas. Road travel runs long in traffic; the metro avoids that.Taxis from the airport to the city centre cost ¥60–90 and should use the meter. Airport express coaches run to major hotels (¥25–30). Car rental is available at the airport. Kunming is a major domestic hub for Yunnan province; many travelers use it as a gateway to Southeast Asian destinations.

Kunming Climate

Kunming sits at 1,895m elevation and has one of China's most temperate climates. Nicknamed the "Spring City." Year-round temperatures are mild (8–25°C) and rarely extreme.

Wet season (June–October) brings afternoon monsoon showers, which can cause delays but rarely severe disruptions. The airport's high elevation means thinner air affects aircraft performance in summer heat. Winter (December–February) is dry and sunny. Fog is uncommon.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MDC–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manado to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance2,191 mi / 3,525 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDC
Full nameSam Ratulangi International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDC / WAMM
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation264 ft / 80 m
Destination: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDC to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 4h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,191 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDC to KMG: Redhill Aviation. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Singapore Changi, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an.
Yes, return flights from KMG to MDC 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 MDC to KMG

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) had nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MDC to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDC to KMG is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,191 miles (3,525 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Singapore Changi, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.