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

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

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Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport
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1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane CHC - KMG
19h 51m
¥2,326–7,532
Fly to Zhaotong, taxi
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Zhaotong (ZAT)plane CHC - ZAT
2. Take the taxi from Zhaotong (ZAT) to Kunmingtaxi
26h
¥3,069–8,469
Fly to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI)plane CHC - PZI
2. Take the taxi from Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI) to Kunmingtaxi
23h 23m
¥2,919–8,319
Fly to Xingyi Wanfenglin Airport, train
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Xingyi Wanfenglin Airport (ACX)plane CHC - ACX
2. Take the train from Xingyi to Kunmingtrain
31h 17m
¥4,599–15,194
Fly to Dali Huangcaoba, train
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane CHC - DLU
2. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain
21h 47m
¥2,647–8,274

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

27Weekly Planes

18h 2mAverage Duration

¥2,311Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,449.3 km
Duration: 19h 51m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Kunming, China?

China Southern Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 4 times a day.

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Kunming(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Kunming, also known as Yunnan-Fu, is the capital and largest city of Yunnan province, China. It is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of the province as well as the seat of the provincial government. The city was of great significance during World War II as a Chinese military center, American air base, and transport terminus for the Burma Road. In the middle of the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, Kunming is at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level and a latitude just north of the Tropic of Cancer. The city is the fourth most populous city in Western China, after Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi'an, as well as the third most populous city in Southwestern China after Chongqing and Chengdu. As of 2020 census, Kunming had a total population of 8,460,088 inhabitants, of whom 5,604,310 lived in its built-up (or metro) area made of all urban districts but Jinning, not conurbated yet. It is at the northern edge of Dian Lake, surrounded by temples and lake-and-limestone hill landscapes.

Things to do in Kunming

Kingdom of the Little People(Opens in a new window)

The Dwarf Empire (Chinese: ) is a theme park near Kunming, China that features comic performances by people with dwarfism. Locals and supporters of the park claim that it provides employment to people who would otherwise be unable to find work, but it has been criticized by western culture, for treating dwarfism as a humorous condition.

Places to stay in Kunming

Sofitel Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel ,near the city center ,2 mins walk to the subway, 2 mins walk to the Green Lake, Close to Yuan tong Temple, Old street, Yunnan University, convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Cloudland International Youth Hostel, Close to the city center,10 min walks to the subway, Close to the night market, old street, green lake, English-speaking service, free Activity convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Grand Park Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous