Distance From Palmer Field to Kunming Changshui International Airport

The distance from Palmer Field () to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 8256 miles or 13286 kilometers or 7170 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 Madison ( United States ) to Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Madison and Kunming takes around 18 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palmer Field, Madison, United States to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 18 hours 58 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		13286 km
Statute Miles		8256 miles
Nautical Miles		7170 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 58 minutes

Palmer Field to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - to KMG Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KMG

Time difference between Madison (United States) and Kunming (China) is 12 Hours.
Kunming time is 12 Hours ahead of Madison.

Location	Local Time
Madison (United States)	2026-06-18, 23:36:16 EDT
Kunming (China)	2026-06-19, 11:36:16 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

Palmer Field ( / ) Madison, United States

Destination

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