Kunming to Lincang flights
Lincang lies 295 km (183 mi) south-west of Kunming, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 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 | Lincang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 6 million | 323,708 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | LNJ, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 650000 | 677000 |
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 Lincang
Lincang is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lincang Boshang Airport (LNJ), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cangyuan Washan Airport (CWJ, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincang Boshang Airport (regional) | LNJ | 17 km (11 mi) | 7,874 ft | 6,230 ft |
| Cangyuan Washan Airport (regional) | CWJ | 100 km (62 mi) | 8,530 ft | 0 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lincang from Kunming?
295 km (183 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Lincang by air?
About 1 h 8 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 Lincang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kunming to Lincang flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lincang Boshang Airport (LNJ); Lincang also has CWJ.
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.