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China Eastern's Boeing 737-800 links Kunming and Dhaka nonstop, 1,276 km in about 2 hours 50 minutes, with connections from across China.
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Kunming to Dhaka flight guide
Flying from Kunming to Dhaka
In short
China Eastern Airlines runs the only nonstop between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka (DAC). Flight MU2035 uses a Boeing 737-800 for the 1,276 km and takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. Because Changshui is one of China Eastern's hubs, many passengers start elsewhere in China and change in Kunming.
23 kg limit and tight connections at KMG
Economy covers 23 kg in the hold and 7 kg in the cabin. Pack to that limit, since excess is charged at the counter.
A short layover at KMG can be tight. The main terminal covers 548,300 m² and has 66 gates with jet bridges, so walks are long, and passengers arriving from another Chinese city also clear exit formalities in Kunming. A single through ticket on China Eastern protects you if the first flight runs late.
Metro Line 6 to Changshui Terminal 1
The airport lies about 24.5 km north-east of the city in hilly country. Metro Line 6 starts at Tangzixiang, where it meets Line 2, passes East Coach Station, the interchange with Line 3, and ends in a station beneath Terminal 1. The line runs 25.3 km with eight stations from early morning until late evening, a cheap option for anyone near Line 2 or Line 3 and travelling light. With heavy bags, a taxi or ride-hailing car is easier.
Older maps, guidebooks and relatives may still mention Wujiaba. Changshui opened on 28 June 2012 and replaced it, and Wujiaba has since been demolished, so every Dhaka flight now leaves from KMG.
Kunming's 2,103 m altitude and your health
Changshui sits at 2,103 m above sea level. Anyone with a heart or breathing condition who is spending time in Kunming before the flight should ask a doctor about the altitude, and keep medication in the cabin bag.
Landing under an hour after take-off, local time
Dhaka is two hours behind Kunming. China runs on UTC+8 and has not used daylight saving since 1991, while Bangladesh keeps UTC+6, so a flight of under three hours lands less than an hour after its take-off time by the local clocks.
Visa checks for Chinese and other passports
Foreign passport holders, Chinese citizens included, should check Bangladesh's visa rules before flying and carry a passport valid for six months.
Traffic from Kurmitola to Gulshan or Old Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal is in Kurmitola, north of the city. Reaching Gulshan or Banani is usually quick, while Motijheel and Old Dhaka can take far longer once evening traffic builds. Use the official taxi kiosk inside the terminal or a ride-hailing app.
The fastest road is the toll expressway, joined near the airport at Kawla. Its first 11.5 km to Farmgate opened in September 2023, a Karwan Bazar ramp followed in March 2024, and the rest is being built towards Kutubkhali near Jatrabari. BRTC launched a bus on it between the airport and Farmgate on 18 September 2023, reasonable with a small bag.
Terminal 3 was partly opened on 7 October 2023 and is due to welcome passengers from a soft opening on 16 December 2026, with full operations in March or April 2027; when finished, the airport can take 24 million passengers a year, three times the present 8 million. For Chattogram or Cox's Bazar, domestic flights leave from the single-storey terminal to the left of the international buildings, where Biman, US-Bangla, Novoair and Air Astra are based.
Kunming to Dhaka flights at a glance
China Eastern Airlines operates direct flights from Kunming (KMG) to Dhaka (DAC). The flight takes about 2h 50m.
| Flight time | 2h 50m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1,276 km |
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Airlines flying Kunming to Dhaka
China Eastern Airlines flies this route.
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Boeing 737-800China Eastern Airlines~162 seats (typical)
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Departure and arrival airports
KMG Kunming Changshui International Airport
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- IATA KMG
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- Kunming, China
DAC Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
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- IATA DAC
- City
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Yes, on Line 6. It starts at Tangzixiang, where it meets Line 2, and passes East Coach Station, the interchange with Line 3, before ending in a station beneath Terminal 1. The line runs 25.3 km with eight stations and operates from early morning until late evening.
Fairly long: about 24.5 km to the north-east, in hilly country outside the city. A taxi or ride-hailing car is the easiest choice with heavy bags, while the metro is cheaper if you are near Line 2 or Line 3 and travelling light.
Behind, by two hours. All of China officially runs on UTC+8 and has not used daylight saving since 1991, while Bangladesh keeps UTC+6. A flight of under three hours therefore lands less than an hour after its take-off time by the local clocks.
Domestic flights go from the single-storey terminal to the left of the international buildings at Hazrat Shahjalal. Biman, US-Bangla, Novoair and Air Astra are all based there. Collect your bags, clear customs and allow plenty of time before your domestic departure.
China Eastern Airlines: 23 kg checked, 7 kg cabin. Promotional fares can include less, so check the fare rules before you pay.
China Eastern Airlines flies the route with the Boeing 737-800.
Getting there
Changshui sits at 2,103 m, built in mountainous ground outside the city. Anyone with a heart or breathing condition who is spending time in Kunming before the flight should ask their doctor about the altitude beforehand, and keep any medication in the cabin bag.
No. Changshui opened on 28 June 2012 and replaced Wujiaba, which has since been demolished. Old maps, guidebooks or relatives may still mention Wujiaba, but every flight to Dhaka now leaves from Changshui, code KMG.
The toll expressway, which joins near the airport at Kawla. Its first 11.5 km to Farmgate opened in September 2023, with a Karwan Bazar ramp added in March 2024, and the rest is being built towards Kutubkhali near Jatrabari. On the surface roads, the trip south can take much longer.
A flight from Kunming to Dhaka takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The distance between Kunming (KMG) and Dhaka (DAC) is about 1,276 km.
China Eastern Airlines flies from Kunming to Dhaka.
Flights leave from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) in Kunming and land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka.
Yes. China Eastern Airlines flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Dhaka (DAC).
Prices & payment
Yes. BRTC, the state transport company, launched a service on the expressway between the airport and Farmgate on 18 September 2023. It is a fair choice with a small bag, but the official taxi kiosk is simpler with a full 23 kg suitcase.
Timing & weather
You will certainly see it. Terminal 3 was partly opened on 7 October 2023 and has a soft opening planned for 16 December 2026; until full operations begin around March or April 2027, much of the traffic runs through the older buildings. When it is finished, the airport can take 24 million passengers a year, three times the present 8 million.
