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SJC to KMG: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport)
7,230 mi
11,635 km · 6,283 nm
14h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,230 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 39m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC
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 SJC from KMG?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Kunming (KMG) is 7,230 miles (11,635 km, 6,283 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to KMG?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 39m 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 San Jose and Kunming?
Kunming is 15 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to KMG?
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