Kunming to Ubon Ratchathani flights
Ubon Ratchathani lies 1,112 km (691 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 2 h 11 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 | Ubon Ratchathani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Thailand |
| Population | 6 million | 122,533 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | UBP, 3 km out |
Clocks in Ubon Ratchathani are 1 h behind Kunming right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands only 1 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ubon Ratchathani
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 Ubon Ratchathani
Ubon Ratchathani is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,848 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubon Ratchathani Airport (regional) | UBP | 3 km (2 mi) | 9,848 ft | 406 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ubon Ratchathani from Kunming?
1,112 km (691 mi) in a straight line, south of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Ubon Ratchathani by air?
About 2 h 11 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 Ubon Ratchathani?
Ubon Ratchathani is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Kunming to Ubon Ratchathani flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP).
What currency do I need in Ubon Ratchathani?
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.