Mandalay (MDL) to Kunming (KMG) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Mandalay (MDL) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 500 miles (804 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Mangshi, Chiang Mai and Yangon and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MDL to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book MDL 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
MDL to KMG with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Mangshi (LUM)Ruili Airlines the whole wayDR8LDR+4
- Via Chiang Mai (CNX)Myanmar Airways International, then China Eastern Airlines8M
- Via Yangon (RGN)Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Myanmar Airways International and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines7Y8MUB
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Myanmar Airways International, then Thai AirAsia8M
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Myanmar Airways International, then China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways International and 1 more8M
MDL to KMG: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MDL to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Mandalay (MDL) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Mandalay from Kunming by plane?
Mandalay (MDL) and Kunming (KMG) are 500 miles (804 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MDL 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 MDL 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 MDL to KMG with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Mandalay and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Mangshi (LUM), Chiang Mai (CNX), Yangon (RGN), Bangkok (DMK) and Bangkok (BKK). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ruili Airlines through Mangshi.
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.