Distance From Kitakyushu Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, KKJ - KMG Distance

The distance from Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 1788 miles or 2877 kilometers or 1553 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 Kitakyushu ( Japan ) to Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kitakyushu and Kunming takes around 4 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kitakyushu Airport, Kitakyushu, Japan to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 4 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 • KKJ - KMG

Kilometers		2877 km
Statute Miles		1788 miles
Nautical Miles		1553 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 6 minutes

Kitakyushu Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - KKJ to KMG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kitakyushu, Japan and Kunming, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KKJ - KMG

Time difference between Kitakyushu (Japan) and Kunming (China) is 1 Hours.
Kunming time is 1 Hours behind Kitakyushu.

Location	Local Time
Kitakyushu (Japan)	2026-08-03, 08:05:22 JST
Kunming (China)	2026-08-03, 07:05:22 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

Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ / RJFR) Kitakyushu, Japan

Destination

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