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KMG to TUS: distance & flight time

Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) → Tucson (Tucson International Airport)

7,896 mi
12,708 km · 6,862 nm
15h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

7,896 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 57m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is KMG from TUS?

The flight distance from Kunming (KMG) to Tucson (TUS) is 7,896 miles (12,708 km, 6,862 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from KMG to TUS?

A nonstop flight takes about 15h 57m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Tucson?

Tucson is 15 hours behind Kunming.

What is the cheapest way to fly from KMG to TUS?

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