Kunming (KMG) to Male (MLE) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Male (MLE) starts at 15,500 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 Male (MLE): 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 KMG to MLE 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 | $43.50–360 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 28,200 | $33.50–170 |
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 MLE
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book KMG to MLE 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 MLE with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Colombo (CMB)China Eastern Airlines, then Emirates, SriLankan Airlines and 4 more
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- Via Dhaka (DAC)China Eastern Airlines, then US-Bangla Airlines and MaldivianBSQ2
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
- Via Bangkok (BKK)China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways International and 1 more, then Bangkok Airways and Maldivian
Q2 - Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U8L+3
3UQ2 - Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia the whole way
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Greater Bay Airlines the whole wayHB
HB - Via Singapore (SIN)China Eastern Airlines and Scoot, then Singapore Airlines
KMG to MLE: common questions
How many miles does KMG to MLE 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 $43.50. 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 KMG to MLE?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Male (MLE).
How far is Kunming from Male by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Male (MLE) 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 KMG to MLE 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 Male?
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.