Distance From Elliot Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport

The distance from Elliot Airport () to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 6303 miles or 10144 kilometers or 5474 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 Elliot ( South Africa ) to Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elliot and Kunming takes around 14 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elliot Airport, Elliot, South Africa to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 14 hours 29 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 • - KMG

Kilometers		10144 km
Statute Miles		6303 miles
Nautical Miles		5474 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 29 minutes

Elliot Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - to KMG Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Elliot, South Africa and Kunming, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KMG

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

Location	Local Time
Elliot (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 18:02:39 SAST
Kunming (China)	2025-12-15, 00:02:39 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

Elliot Airport ( / FAET) Elliot, South Africa

Destination

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