Kunming to Lampang flights
Lampang lies 821 km (510 mi) south-west of Kunming, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 48 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.
| Kunming | Lampang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Thailand |
| Population | 6 million | 156,139 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | CNX, 77 km out |
Clocks in Lampang are 1 h behind Kunming right now, so a 1 h 48 min journey lands only 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lampang
Crossing from China into Thailand: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Lampang
Lampang is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lampang Airport (LPT, 3 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiang Mai International Airport | CNX | 77 km (48 mi) | 11,155 ft | 1,036 ft |
| Lampang Airport (regional) | LPT | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,465 ft | 811 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lampang from Kunming?
821 km (510 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Lampang by air?
About 1 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kunming and Lampang?
Lampang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Kunming to Lampang flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX); Lampang also has LPT.
What currency do I need in Lampang?
The Baht (THB).
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.