Distance From Henderson Field to Kunming Changshui International Airport, MDY - KMG Distance

The distance from Henderson Field (MDY) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 4831 miles or 7774 kilometers or 4195 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 Sand Island ( United States Minor Outlying Islands ) to Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sand Island and Kunming takes around 11 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Henderson Field, Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 11 hours 6 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 • MDY - KMG

Kilometers		7774 km
Statute Miles		4831 miles
Nautical Miles		4195 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 6 minutes

Henderson Field to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - MDY to KMG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands and Kunming, China. .

Nonstop flight route between Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands and Kunming, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MDY - KMG

Time difference between Sand Island (United States Minor Outlying Islands) and Kunming (China) is 19 Hours.
Kunming time is 19 Hours ahead of Sand Island.

Location	Local Time
Sand Island (United States Minor Outlying Islands)	2026-03-18, 19:32:02 SST
Kunming (China)	2026-03-19, 14:32:02 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

Henderson Field (MDY / PMDY) Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Destination

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