Distance From Simikot Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, IMK - KMG Distance

The distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 1335 miles or 2148 kilometers or 1159 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 Simikot ( Nepal ) to Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Simikot and Kunming takes around 3 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simikot Airport, Simikot, Nepal to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 3 hours 4 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 • IMK - KMG

Kilometers		2148 km
Statute Miles		1335 miles
Nautical Miles		1159 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 4 minutes

Simikot Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - IMK to KMG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Simikot, Nepal and Kunming, China. .

Nonstop flight route between Simikot, Nepal and Kunming, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IMK - KMG

Time difference between Simikot (Nepal) and Kunming (China) is 2 Hours 15 Minutes.
Kunming time is 2 Hours 15 Minutes ahead of Simikot.

Location	Local Time
Simikot (Nepal)	2026-06-22, 00:04:43 +0545
Kunming (China)	2026-06-22, 02:19:43 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

Simikot Airport (IMK / VNST) Simikot, Nepal

Destination

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