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How to get fromLondon to Kunmingby plane, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Kunming by plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane LHR - KMG
    17h 58m
    ¥2,205–6,794

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane LGW - KMG
    18h 16m
    ¥1,916–6,230

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dali Huangcaoba, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane plane LHR - DLU
    2. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain train
    19h 44m
    ¥2,526–8,036

  4. Fly London City Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane LCY - KMG
    19h 1m
    ¥2,826–9,040

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)plane plane LHR - XIC
    2. Take the taxi from Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) to Kunmingtaxi taxi
    23h 23m
    ¥3,148–7,981

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,766.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 58m

What companies run services between London, England and Kunming, China?

Tianjin Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) twice daily.

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