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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Kunming (KMG)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
11,051 km6,867 miles • 5,967 NM
Destination Airport
ZPPPKMG
Kunming, China
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Direct Distance
11,051 km
6,867 Statute Miles
5,967 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
13h 30m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
995 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
66° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
13h 30m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
12h 31m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
21h 45m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🌐 CN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
- City / Country: Kunming, China
- ICAO Code: ZPPP
- Coordinates: 25.1103°, 102.9367°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 6903 ft
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