China to Thailand Β· 801 miles (1,289 km)

Kunming (KMG) to Bangkok (BKK) flights

3 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Bangkok (BKK): China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines and Thai Airways International. The two airports are 801 miles (1,289 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam and Thai Airways International is in Star Alliance. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Chiang Mai and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from KMG to BKK

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Kunming Airlines logo
    Kunming AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • Thai Airways International logo
    Thai Airways InternationalStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it

Book KMG to BKK with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

KMG to BKK with one stop

17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Luang Prabang (LPQ)China Eastern Airlines, then Bangkok Airways and Lao Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Bangkok Airways logo
    QV
  • Via Vientiane (VTE)Lao Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    QV
    QV
    Thai Airways International logo
  • Via Chiang Mai (CNX)China Eastern Airlines, then Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International and 2 more
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Bangkok Airways logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    VZ
    +1
  • Via Hanoi (HAN)China Eastern Airlines, then Thai Airways International, VietJet Air and 4 more
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    VietJet Air logo
    Vietnam Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Siem Reap (SAI)China Eastern Airlines, then Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International and 1 more
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Bangkok Airways logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    Emirates logo
  • Via Yangon (RGN)Air China and China Eastern Airlines, then Myanmar Airways International, Thai Airways International and 1 more
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8M
    Thai Airways International logo
    UB
  • Via Mandalay (MDL)China Eastern Airlines, then Myanmar Airways International
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8M
  • Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then GX Airlines and Spring Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    GX
    Spring Airlines logo
  • Via Phnom Penh (KTI)China Eastern Airlines, then Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International and 3 more
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Bangkok Airways logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    K6
    +2
  • Via Sanya (SYX)Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 3 more, then Condor
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
    Condor logo
  • Via Phu Quoc (PQC)Ruili Airlines, then Thai Vietjet Air and 9G Rail
    DR
    VZ
    9G
  • Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +3
    Hainan Airlines logo
  • Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)China Eastern Airlines, then Thai Airways International, VietJet Air and 3 more
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    VietJet Air logo
    Vietnam Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 2 more the whole way
    3U
    8L
    Air China logo
    +3
    3U
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    +4
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines and Chongqing Airlines the whole way
    3U
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +2
    PN
    3U
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +1
See all 17 in Routes

KMG to BKK: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from KMG to BKK?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines and Thai Airways International (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Bangkok (BKK).

How far is Kunming from Bangkok by plane?

Kunming (KMG) and Bangkok (BKK) are 801 miles (1,289 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book KMG to BKK award flights?

20 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 12 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does KMG to BKK cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KMG to BKK with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Kunming and Bangkok?

The most direct connections are through Luang Prabang (LPQ), Vientiane (VTE), Chiang Mai (CNX), Hanoi (HAN) and Siem Reap (SAI). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lao Airlines through Vientiane.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.