Mandalay (MDL) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Mandalay (MDL) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Mandalay (MDL) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 500 miles (804 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Mangshi, Chiang Mai and Yangon and more.
How many miles MDL 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $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 MDL to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book MDL 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
MDL to KMG with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Mangshi (LUM)Ruili Airlines the whole wayDR8LDR+4
- Via Chiang Mai (CNX)Myanmar Airways International, then China Eastern Airlines8M
- Via Yangon (RGN)Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Myanmar Airways International and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines7Y8MUB
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Myanmar Airways International, then Thai AirAsia8M
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Myanmar Airways International, then China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways International and 1 more8M
MDL to KMG: common questions
How many miles does MDL to KMG cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 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 MDL to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Mandalay (MDL) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Mandalay from Kunming by plane?
Mandalay (MDL) and Kunming (KMG) are 500 miles (804 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MDL 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 Mandalay and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Mangshi (LUM), Chiang Mai (CNX), Yangon (RGN), Bangkok (DMK) and Bangkok (BKK). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ruili Airlines through Mangshi.
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.