Kunming (KMG) to Colombo (CMB) flights

An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Colombo (CMB) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. One airline flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Colombo (CMB): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,961 miles (3,156 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dhaka, Bangkok and Bangkok and more.
How many miles KMG to CMB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $43.50β360 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $33.50β170 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from KMG to CMB
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book KMG to CMB 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
KMG to CMB with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dhaka (DAC)China Eastern Airlines, then SriLankan Airlines and FitsAir

8D - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way


- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way





- Via Kathmandu (KTM)China Eastern Airlines, then SriLankan Airlines


- Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China the whole way3U8L+3


- Via Chongqing (CKG)Chongqing Airlines the whole way3U8L+2
OQ - Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)China Eastern Airlines, then VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines



- Via Male (MLE)China Eastern Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 5 more


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- Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia the whole way




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- Via Guangzhou (CAN)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 5 more, then SriLankan Airlines3U8L+4


- Via Hong Kong (HKG)China Eastern Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines, then Cathay Pacific
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- Via Singapore (SIN)China Eastern Airlines and Scoot, then Singapore Airlines and SriLankan Airlines




KMG to CMB: common questions
How many miles does KMG to CMB cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from KMG to CMB?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Colombo (CMB).
How far is Kunming from Colombo by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Colombo (CMB) are 1,961 miles (3,156 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KMG to CMB 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.
Where can I connect between Kunming and Colombo?
The most direct connections are through Dhaka (DAC), Bangkok (DMK), Bangkok (BKK), Kathmandu (KTM) and Chengdu (TFU). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Thai AirAsia through Bangkok.
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.
