Distance From Massena International Airport Richards Field to Kunming Changshui International Airport, MSS - KMG Distance

The distance from Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 7595 miles or 12223 kilometers or 6596 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 Massena ( United States ) to Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Massena and Kunming takes around 17 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Massena International Airport Richards Field, Massena, United States to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 17 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 • MSS - KMG

Kilometers		12223 km
Statute Miles		7595 miles
Nautical Miles		6596 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 27 minutes

Massena International Airport Richards Field to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - MSS to KMG Flight Path

Location of Massena International Airport Richards Field & Kunming Changshui International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Massena, United States and Kunming, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSS - KMG

Time difference between Massena (United States) and Kunming (China) is 13 Hours.
Kunming time is 13 Hours ahead of Massena.

Location	Local Time
Massena (United States)	2026-03-07, 01:16:30 EST
Kunming (China)	2026-03-07, 14:16:30 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

Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS / KMSS) Massena, United States

Destination

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