Kunming to Udon Thani flights
Udon Thani lies 848 km (527 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 50 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 | Udon Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Thailand |
| Population | 6 million | 130,531 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | UTH, 3 km out |
Clocks in Udon Thani are 1 h behind Kunming right now, so a 1 h 50 min journey lands only 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Udon Thani
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 Udon Thani
Udon Thani is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Udon Thani International Airport (UTH), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Wattay International Airport (VTE, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udon Thani International Airport | UTH | 3 km (2 mi) | 10,000 ft | 579 ft |
| Wattay International Airport | VTE | 67 km (42 mi) | 9,843 ft | 564 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Udon Thani from Kunming?
848 km (527 mi) in a straight line, south of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Udon Thani by air?
About 1 h 50 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 Udon Thani?
Udon Thani is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Kunming to Udon Thani flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH); Udon Thani also has VTE.
What currency do I need in Udon Thani?
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.