Distance From Ben Schoeman Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, ELS - KMG Distance

The distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 6362 miles or 10239 kilometers or 5525 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from East London ( South Africa ) to Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between East London and Kunming takes around 14 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ben Schoeman Airport, East London, South Africa to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 14 hours 37 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ELS - KMG

Kilometers		10239 km
Statute Miles		6362 miles
Nautical Miles		5525 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 37 minutes

Ben Schoeman Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - ELS to KMG Flight Path

Location of Ben Schoeman Airport & Kunming Changshui International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view East London to Kunming nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between East London, South Africa and Kunming, China. .

Nonstop flight route between East London, South Africa and Kunming, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELS - KMG

Time difference between East London (South Africa) and Kunming (China) is 6 Hours.
Kunming time is 6 Hours ahead of East London.

Location	Local Time
East London (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 06:28:15 SAST
Kunming (China)	2026-02-07, 12:28:15 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS / FAEL) East London, South Africa

Destination

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG / ZPPP) Kunming, China