Distance From Raufarhöfn Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, RFN - KMG Distance

The distance from Raufarhöfn Airport (RFN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 5365 miles or 8634 kilometers or 4659 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 Raufarhöfn ( Iceland ) to Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Raufarhöfn and Kunming takes around 12 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Raufarhöfn Airport, Raufarhöfn, Iceland to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 12 hours 20 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 • RFN - KMG

Kilometers		8634 km
Statute Miles		5365 miles
Nautical Miles		4659 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 20 minutes

Raufarhöfn Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - RFN to KMG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Raufarhöfn, Iceland and Kunming, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RFN - KMG

Time difference between Raufarhöfn (Iceland) and Kunming (China) is 8 Hours.
Kunming time is 8 Hours ahead of Raufarhöfn.

Location	Local Time
Raufarhöfn (Iceland)	2026-05-01, 04:52:12 GMT
Kunming (China)	2026-05-01, 12:52:12 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

Raufarhöfn Airport (RFN / BIRG) Raufarhöfn, Iceland

Destination

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