Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kunming (KMG) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kunming (KMG): AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,547 miles (2,489 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 36 ways to fly it with one stop, through Vientiane, Bangkok and Sihanoukville and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from KUL to KMG
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book KUL to KMG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
KUL to KMG with one stop
36 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Vientiane (VTE)AirAsia, then China Eastern Airlines and Lao AirlinesQV
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
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- Via Sihanoukville (KOS)AirAsia and Mahogany Air, then Ruili AirlinesKTDR
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
- Via Siem Reap (SAI)Mahogany Air, then China Eastern AirlinesKT
- Via Phu Quoc (PQC)AirAsia and 9G Rail, then Ruili Airlines9GDR
- Via Phnom Penh (KTI)Mahogany Air and Malaysia Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesKT
- Via Chiang Mai (CNX)AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Hanoi (HAN)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 3 more, then China Eastern Airlines+2
- Via Phuket (HKT)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more, then China Eastern Airlines+1
- Via Yangon (RGN)Malaysia Airlines and Myanmar Airways International, then China Eastern Airlines8M
- Via Johor Bharu (JHB)AirAsia the whole way+1
- Via Nanning (NNG)AirAsia, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Sanya (SYX)Firefly, then Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 3 more
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KUL to KMG: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from KUL to KMG?
AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Kunming by plane?
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Kunming (KMG) are 1,547 miles (2,489 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KUL to KMG award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does KUL to KMG cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KUL to KMG with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kuala Lumpur and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Vientiane (VTE), Bangkok (BKK), Sihanoukville (KOS), Bangkok (DMK) and Siem Reap (SAI). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Thai Airways International through Bangkok.
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.