Sydney (Mascot) to Kunming
10h 45m The flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) covers 8,310 km (5,164 miles) and takes approximately 10h 45m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 316°, passing near 4.8° S, 125.9° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 15h 07m | 15h 32m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 39m | 11h 04m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 14m | 9h 39m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 9h 47m | 10h 12m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SYD | KMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
| City | Sydney (Mascot) | Kunming |
| Country | Australia | China |
| ICAO | YSSY | ZPPP |
| Coordinates | -33.9461, 151.177 | 25.1103, 102.9367 |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 6,903 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Sydney (Mascot) to Kunming?
A non-stop flight from Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Kunming (KMG) takes about 10h 45m. The great-circle distance is 8,310 km (5,164 miles, 4,487 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 316°.
How far is Sydney (Mascot) from Kunming?
8,310 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,164 miles or 4,487 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SYD and KMG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,310 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 10h 45m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Sydney (Mascot)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.