Distance From Jack W Watson Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport

The distance from Jack W Watson Airport () to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 7750 miles or 12472 kilometers or 6730 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 DeKalb ( United States ) to Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between DeKalb and Kunming takes around 17 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jack W Watson Airport, DeKalb, United States to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 17 hours 49 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		12472 km
Statute Miles		7750 miles
Nautical Miles		6730 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 49 minutes

Jack W Watson Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - to KMG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between DeKalb, United States and Kunming, China. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KMG

Time difference between DeKalb (United States) and Kunming (China) is 14 Hours.
Kunming time is 14 Hours ahead of DeKalb.

Location	Local Time
DeKalb (United States)	2025-12-16, 07:01:07 CST
Kunming (China)	2025-12-16, 21:01:07 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

Jack W Watson Airport ( / 0IL9) DeKalb, United States

Destination

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