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RME to KMG: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport)
7,714 mi
12,415 km · 6,703 nm
15h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,714 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 36m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, United States
- 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 RME
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 RME from KMG?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Kunming (KMG) is 7,714 miles (12,415 km, 6,703 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to KMG?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 36m 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 Rome and Kunming?
Kunming is 12 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to KMG?
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