Kunming to Pābna flights
Pābna lies 1,368 km (850 mi) west of Kunming, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 30 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 | Pābna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Bangladesh |
| Population | 6 million | 186,781 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | RJH, 79 km out |
Clocks in Pābna are 2 h behind Kunming right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands only 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pābna
Crossing from China into Bangladesh: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Taka (BDT); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Type K; the dialling code becomes +880; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Pābna
Pābna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH), 79 km (49 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Jessore Airport (JSR, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Makhdum Airport (regional) | RJH | 79 km (49 mi) | 6,000 ft | 64 ft |
| Jessore Airport (regional) | JSR | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,000 ft | 20 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pābna from Kunming?
1,368 km (850 mi) in a straight line, west of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Pābna by air?
About 2 h 30 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 Pābna?
Pābna is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Kunming to Pābna flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH); Pābna also has JSR.
What currency do I need in Pābna?
The Taka (BDT).
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.