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

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8L Lucky
320
9:10 PM
WITA
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3:15 PM
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Manado to Kunming
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,191 mi 5h 35m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

MDC–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lucky Air leads the route. The flight covers 2,191 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDC–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Lucky Air 3 320 5h35 – – –
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, MDC to KMG direction.
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Tue
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Fri
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Departure time distribution
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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 MDC to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
SZX ~16h 12m CAN ~18h 3m CGK ~18h 19m FOC ~21h 0m SIN ~21h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
382
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 5h 35m.
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 time5h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
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/Shanghai
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 approximately 5h 35m. The route covers 2,191 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lucky Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MDC to KMG. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZX, CAN, CGK, FOC, SIN, NGB, PVG and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KMG to MDC 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 MDC to KMG

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

MDC to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDC to KMG ranges from 5 hours 35 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

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via SZX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.