Distance From Kunming Changshui International Airport to Tulsa International Airport, KMG - TUL Distance

The distance from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is 8027 miles or 12917 kilometers or 6970 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 Kunming ( China ) to Tulsa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kunming and Tulsa takes around 18 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China to Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa, United States is 18 hours 27 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 - TUL

Kilometers		12917 km
Statute Miles		8027 miles
Nautical Miles		6970 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 27 minutes

Kunming Changshui International Airport to Tulsa International Airport Flight Route Map - KMG to TUL Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KMG - TUL

Time difference between Kunming (China) and Tulsa (United States) is 13 Hours.
Tulsa time is 13 Hours behind Kunming.

Location	Local Time
Kunming (China)	2025-12-05, 18:22:52 CST
Tulsa (United States)	2025-12-05, 05:22:52 EST

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

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

Destination

Tulsa International Airport (TUL / KTUL) Tulsa, United States