Chattogram to Kunming flights
Kunming lies 1,148 km (713 mi) east of Chattogram, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 13 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chattogram | Kunming | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | China |
| Population | 3.9 million | 6 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CGP, 10 km out | KMG, 23 km out |
Clocks in Kunming are 2 h ahead of Chattogram right now, so a 2 h 13 min journey lands 4 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kunming
Crossing from Bangladesh into China: money changes from the Taka to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chattogram
Chattogram is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,646 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB, 99 km).
Arriving in Kunming
Kunming is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunming Changshui International Airport | KMG | 23 km (14 mi) | 14,764 ft | 6,903 ft |
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Staying in Kunming
Our booking partner lists 254 places to stay in Kunming. Of the 236 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (101), and 27 are five-star. Across 21 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 4,619 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kunming from Chattogram?
1,148 km (713 mi) in a straight line, east of Chattogram.
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Kunming by air?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattogram and Kunming?
Kunming is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Chattogram to Kunming flights?
Typically Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
What currency do I need in Kunming?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Kunming?
Our booking partner lists 254 places to stay in Kunming, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.