Kunming to Savannakhet flights
Savannakhet lies 965 km (600 mi) south 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 59 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.
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| Kunming | Savannakhet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Laos |
| Population | 6 million | 125,760 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | KOP, 91 km out |
Clocks in Savannakhet are 1 h behind Kunming right now, so a 1 h 59 min journey lands only 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Savannakhet
Crossing from China into Laos: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Kip (LAK); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +856; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876.
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 Savannakhet
Savannakhet is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,203 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakhon Phanom Airport (regional) | KOP | 91 km (57 mi) | 8,203 ft | 587 ft |
| Sakon Nakhon Airport (regional) | SNO | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,530 ft | 529 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Savannakhet from Kunming?
965 km (600 mi) in a straight line, south of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Savannakhet by air?
About 1 h 59 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 Savannakhet?
Savannakhet is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Vientiane against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Kunming to Savannakhet flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP); Savannakhet also has SNO.
What currency do I need in Savannakhet?
The Kip (LAK).
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.