Lushui to Kunming flights
Kunming lies 397 km (247 mi) east of Lushui, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 16 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.
| Lushui | Kunming | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 197,000 | 6 million |
| Elevation | 819 m (2,687 ft) | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | BSD, 91 km out | KMG, 23 km out |
| Postal codes | 673200 | 650000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Lushui
Lushui is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Baoshan Yunrui Airport (BSD), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunming Changshui International Airport | KMG | 23 km (14 mi) | 14,764 ft | 6,903 ft |
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Staying in Kunming
Our booking partner lists 254 places to stay in Kunming. Of the 236 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (101), and 27 are five-star. Across 21 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 4,619 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kunming from Lushui?
397 km (247 mi) in a straight line, east of Lushui.
How long does it take to get from Lushui to Kunming by air?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lushui and Kunming?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lushui to Kunming flights?
Typically Baoshan Yunrui Airport (BSD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
Where can I stay in Kunming?
Our booking partner lists 254 places to stay in Kunming, bookable on this site.
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.