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LGW to KMG: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport)
5,415 mi
8,715 km · 4,706 nm
11h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,415 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 5m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- KMG — Kunming Changshui International Airport · Kunming, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Near KMG
- YUA · Yuanmou Air Base79 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport122 mi away
- ACX · Xingyi Airport127 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from KMG?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Kunming (KMG) is 5,415 miles (8,715 km, 4,706 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to KMG?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 5m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LGW to KMG?
Nonstop service on LGW–KMG depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 5m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between London and Kunming?
Kunming is 7 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to KMG?
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Why are some LGW to KMG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LGW–KMG tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.