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China Eastern Airlines flies nonstop from Kunming to Phuket. The 1,952 km flight takes about 2 hours 55 minutes.
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Kunming
HKT
Phuket
- Distance
- 1,952 km
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Kunming to Phuket flight guide
Flying from Kunming to Phuket
In short
China Eastern Airlines flies nonstop from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) in Yunnan to Phuket International Airport (HKT) in southern Thailand. The 1,952 km flight takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. It is a short hop by Chinese standards and a popular escape to the Andaman Sea for travellers from south-west China.
China Eastern Airlines is the only airline on the route. As a full-service carrier it normally includes a checked bag and a meal in economy. Request a Muslim or other special meal at least 24 hours ahead.
Changshui by Metro Line 6, three hours early
Changshui airport is about 25 km north-east of the city and is served by Metro Line 6 and taxis. Arrive about three hours before an international flight.
Visa-free limits for longer Phuket holidays
Entry rules for Thailand depend on your nationality, and every foreign visitor completes the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within 72 hours before landing; our Thailand visa page has the details. Longer holidays need checking: since 15 September 2026, visa-exempt visitors from 60 countries and territories get 30 days, no longer 60.
Phuket's airport is at the north end of the island. AOT lists two bus services from the arrivals exit: the Airport Bus Express to Patong Beach from 08:00 to 20:00, and an hourly airport bus to Phuket Town from 08:15 to 20:15. The Phuket Smart Bus picks up at the domestic terminal and runs down the west coast through Kamala, Karon and Kata to Rawai. Public minivans run to Patong, Karon and Kata and suit solo travellers. Taxis take about an hour to the west-coast beaches, more in traffic. Car rental desks are on the first floor if you want to explore the island or drive to Phang Nga.
Northern beaches near the airport or a night close by
Because the airport is so far north, the quieter northern beaches are closest on arrival, while Patong, Karon and Kata need an hour on the road. If you land late, a first night near the airport saves a long taxi ride.
Losing an hour, then connecting via Bangkok
Turn your watch back one hour on landing (China is UTC+8, Thailand UTC+7). For onward trips, domestic flights link Phuket with Bangkok, where you can connect across Asia, for example to South Asia from Suvarnabhumi (see Bangkok to Dhaka flights). Kunming also has its own direct services; see Kunming to Dhaka flights.
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Kunming to Phuket flights at a glance
China Eastern Airlines flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Phuket (HKT). The 1,952 km flight takes about 2 hours 55 minutes.
| Flight time | 2h 55m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1,952 km |
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Airlines flying Kunming to Phuket
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Departure and arrival airports
KMG Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Codes
- IATA KMG
- City
- Kunming, China
- Getting into town
- Kunming Changshui International Airport is about 25 km north-east of the city. Metro Line 6 links the airport with the city, and taxis queue at arrivals.
- Time zone
- UTC+8
HKT Phuket International Airport
- Codes
- IATA HKT
- City
- Phuket, Thailand
- Terminal
- Separate international and domestic terminals, side by side.
- Time zone
- UTC+7, no daylight saving
- Getting into town
- Phuket International Airport is at the northern end of the island, so the west-coast beaches are a fair drive away: allow around an hour to Patong or Kata by taxi or minivan, more in traffic. The Phuket Smart Bus runs from the airport down the west coast beaches.
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Apply for the Thai e-Visa online well before you fly and fill in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card in the 72 hours before landing; airlines check both at check-in.
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Getting there
China Eastern Airlines flies the route nonstop. Schedules change by season, so check the flights for your dates in the search above.
About 2 hours 55 minutes in the air. The two airports are 1,952 km apart in a straight line; actual times vary a little by airline, aircraft and wind.
Separate international and domestic terminals, side by side. International flights such as this one use the international side, so allow time for immigration on arrival.
Phuket International Airport is at the northern end of the island, so the west-coast beaches are a fair drive away: allow around an hour to Patong or Kata by taxi or minivan, more in traffic. The Phuket Smart Bus runs from the airport down the west coast beaches.
Yes. AOT lists public passenger vans to Patong, Kata and Karon, which suit solo travellers.
General
The clock moves one hour back on landing in Thailand (Thailand is UTC+7). Neither side uses daylight saving, so the gap stays the same all year.
Fly to Bangkok and connect there. If your domestic flight lands at Don Mueang and you leave from Suvarnabhumi, allow time to cross the city.
Yes; see Kunming to Dhaka flights. Going via Phuket is worth it if you want a few days in Thailand on the way home.
At around 1,900 m above sea level, Kunming has mild weather all year, rarely hot and rarely freezing.
What's included
China Eastern Airlines is a full-service airline and normally includes a checked bag in economy. The exact allowance depends on the fare and is shown on your booking.
Visa & documents
It depends on your nationality. Check our Thailand visa page and the Thai immigration website, and complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card within 72 hours before landing.
Stay & facilities
On China Eastern Airlines, request a Muslim (halal) meal when you book or at least 24 hours before departure through the airline's manage-booking page.
