Siem Reap to Kunming (SAI–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Siem Reap to Kunming
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 816 mi 2h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

SAI–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 816 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAI–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 5 738 2h20 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (5 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, SAI to KMG direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
1
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Wed
1
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Thu
1
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Fri
1
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAI to KMG.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
HKT ~6h 20m PVG ~9h 10m KUL ~14h 17m BKK ~17h 58m DMK ~18h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
314
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
Kunming is 1 hour ahead of Siem Reap.
SAI: +07 · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Siem Reap, it's 7:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
816 mi / 1,312 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
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

SAI–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Siem Reap to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance816 mi / 1,312 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 4 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: SAI
Full nameSiem Reap-Angkor International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAI / VDSA
TimezoneAsia/Phnom_Penh
Elevation191 ft / 58 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 SAI to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 816 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from SAI to KMG. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKT, PVG, KUL, BKK, DMK, SIN and SGN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kunming is 1 hour ahead of Siem Reap.
Yes, return flights from KMG to SAI 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 SAI to KMG

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAI to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAI to KMG ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 816 miles (1,312 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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