Male (MLE) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Male (MLE) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45. One airline flies nonstop from Male (MLE) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 2,427 miles (3,906 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Colombo, Dhaka and Bangkok and more.
How many miles MLE to KMG 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 | 15,500 | $45–400 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 28,200 | $35–210 |
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 MLE to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book MLE to KMG 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
MLE to KMG with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Colombo (CMB)Emirates, flydubai and 5 more, then China Eastern Airlines
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- Via Dhaka (DAC)US-Bangla Airlines and Maldivian, then China Eastern AirlinesBSQ2
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Bangkok Airways and Maldivian, then China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways International and 1 more
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- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3UQ23U8L+3
- Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia the whole way
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Greater Bay Airlines the whole way
HBHB - Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Scoot
MLE to KMG: common questions
How many miles does MLE to KMG cost?
In economy it starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (28,200). 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 MLE to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Male (MLE) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Male from Kunming by plane?
Male (MLE) and Kunming (KMG) are 2,427 miles (3,906 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MLE to KMG 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 Male and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Colombo (CMB), Dhaka (DAC), Bangkok (DMK), Bangkok (BKK) and Chengdu (TFU). On 4 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.