Distance From Maripasoula Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, MPY - KMG Distance

The distance from Maripasoula Airport (MPY) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 9920 miles or 15964 kilometers or 8615 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 Maripasoula ( French Guiana ) to Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Maripasoula and Kunming takes around 22 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maripasoula Airport, Maripasoula, French Guiana to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 22 hours 48 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 • MPY - KMG

Kilometers		15964 km
Statute Miles		9920 miles
Nautical Miles		8615 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 48 minutes

Maripasoula Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - MPY to KMG Flight Path

Location of Maripasoula Airport & Kunming Changshui International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Maripasoula, French Guiana and Kunming, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MPY - KMG

Time difference between Maripasoula (French Guiana) and Kunming (China) is 11 Hours.
Kunming time is 11 Hours ahead of Maripasoula.

Location	Local Time
Maripasoula (French Guiana)	2026-09-13, 01:24:25 -03
Kunming (China)	2026-09-13, 12:24:25 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

Maripasoula Airport (MPY / SOOA) Maripasoula, French Guiana

Destination

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