Kunming to Pleiku flights
Pleiku lies 1,348 km (837 mi) south-east of Kunming, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 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 | Pleiku | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Vietnam |
| Population | 6 million | 114,225 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 760 m (2,493 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | PXU, 3 km out |
Clocks in Pleiku are 1 h behind Kunming right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands only 1 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pleiku
Crossing from China into Vietnam: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dong (VND); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
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 Pleiku
Pleiku is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pleiku Airport (PXU), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleiku Airport (regional) | PXU | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,874 ft | 2,434 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pleiku from Kunming?
1,348 km (837 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Pleiku by air?
About 2 h 29 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 Pleiku?
Pleiku is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Kunming to Pleiku flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Pleiku Airport (PXU).
What currency do I need in Pleiku?
The Dong (VND).
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.