Distance From Gainesville Municipal Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, GLE - KMG Distance

The distance from Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 8167 miles or 13143 kilometers or 7092 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 Gainesville ( United States ) to Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gainesville and Kunming takes around 18 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gainesville Municipal Airport, Gainesville, United States to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 18 hours 46 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 • GLE - KMG

Kilometers		13143 km
Statute Miles		8167 miles
Nautical Miles		7092 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 46 minutes

Gainesville Municipal Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - GLE to KMG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gainesville, United States and Kunming, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GLE - KMG

Time difference between Gainesville (United States) and Kunming (China) is 15 Hours.
Kunming time is 15 Hours ahead of Gainesville.

Location	Local Time
Gainesville (United States)	2025-12-17, 23:43:38 MST
Kunming (China)	2025-12-18, 14:43:38 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

Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE / KGLE) Gainesville, United States

Destination

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