Ho Chi Minh City to Kunming (SGN–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
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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 10 hubs
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 4h 20m AFCIGA → MUVN Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Kunming flights
BKK Bangkok 4h 50m K6KLKQ → KQKYMU Bangkok (BKK) to Kunming flights
HPH Haiphong (Hai An) 4h 55m VJVNW2 → DR Haiphong (Hai An) (HPH) to Kunming flights
KOS Preah Sihanouk 5h 20m K6VN → DR Preah Sihanouk (KOS) to Kunming flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 55m CACZVN → 3U8LCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h AYBACX → MU Hong Kong (HKG) to Kunming flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 5m 3U9CCZ → 3U8LAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kunming flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 30m 3UCZ → 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kunming flights
XMN Xiamen 6h 50m MFVN → 3UCAKY Xiamen (XMN) to Kunming flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 7h 5m CZ → 3U8LCZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Kunming flights
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Ho Chi Minh City to Kunming
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,017 mi 2h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

SGN–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,017 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SGN–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: VN 7 320 2h55 – SkyTeam VN
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU, VN
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 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, SGN to KMG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SGN to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
HAN ~4h 20m BKK ~4h 50m HPH ~4h 55m KOS ~5h 20m NNG ~5h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,137
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kunming from Ho Chi Minh City

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric SGN→KMG PQC→KMG
Distance from SGN – 186 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 4
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 20m
Phu Quoc Island (PQC) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of SGN with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Kunming is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
SGN: +07 · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 7:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
1,017 mi / 1,637 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m 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

SGN–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ho Chi Minh City to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance1,017 mi / 1,637 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SGN
Full nameTan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 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 SGN to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,017 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SGN to KMG: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Noi Bai, Suvarnabhumi and Cat Bi.
Kunming is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Yes, return flights from KMG to SGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PQC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SGN to KMG

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SGN to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SGN to KMG is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,017 miles (1,637 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Suvarnabhumi and Cat Bi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phu Quoc Island (PQC).