Charter Kunming to Simao privately from US$8,000, about 1h 03m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Kunming (KMG) to Simao (SYM), and from Simao (SYM) back to Kunming (KMG).
As the crow flies, Kunming to Simao is roughly 327 kilometres — 203 miles, or 176 nautical miles.
From ¥58,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Kunming–Simao spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | ¥58,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 03m | ¥58,000 – ¥80,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 00m | ¥65,000 – ¥87,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Kunming, China: Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Simao, China: Pu'er Simao Airport.
| Kunming Changshui International Airport | Pu'er Simao Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZPPP / KMG | ZPSM / SYM |
| Longest hard runway | 14,764 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | — |
| Field elevation | 6,903 ft | — |
Kunming Changshui International Airport is at 6,903 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Runway too short |
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Kunming–Simao trip to its true flying time: 1h 03m.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Kunming–Simao is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 03m in the air over 327 km (203 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Kunming–Simao charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Kunming–Simao charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Simao to Kunming runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
