Distance From Desierto de Atacama Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, CPO - KMG Distance

The distance from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 12020 miles or 19344 kilometers or 10438 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 Copiapo ( Chile ) to Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Copiapo and Kunming takes around 27 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Desierto de Atacama Airport, Copiapo, Chile to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 27 hours 38 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 • CPO - KMG

Kilometers		19344 km
Statute Miles		12020 miles
Nautical Miles		10438 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		27 hours 38 minutes

Desierto de Atacama Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - CPO to KMG Flight Path

Location of Desierto de Atacama Airport & Kunming Changshui International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Copiapo to Kunming nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Copiapo, Chile and Kunming, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CPO - KMG

Time difference between Copiapo (Chile) and Kunming (China) is 12 Hours.
Kunming time is 12 Hours ahead of Copiapo.

Location	Local Time
Copiapo (Chile)	2026-07-31, 13:10:00 -04
Kunming (China)	2026-08-01, 01:10:00 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

Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO / SCAT) Copiapo, Chile

Destination

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