Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time1h 04m
- Range1,800 km
- Guide price¥58,000 – ¥80,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000)
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Private charter between Kunming and Lincang starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Kunming (KMG) ⇄ Lincang (LNJ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Kunming and Lincang lie approximately 332 km apart (206 mi / 179 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Kunming and Lincang, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 04m | 58 min – 1h 10m | ¥58,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 04m | ¥58,000 – ¥80,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 01m | ¥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.
Every Kunming–Lincang quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Kunming, China: Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Lincang, China: Lincang Boshang Airport.
| Kunming Changshui International Airport | Lincang Boshang Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZPPP / KMG | ZPLC / LNJ |
| Longest hard runway | 14,764 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | — |
| Field elevation | 6,903 ft | 6,230 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.
Lincang Boshang Airport is at 6,230 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 13,264 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,385 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 12,764 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,285 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 11,564 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,765 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 11,864 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,995 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 11,764 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,485 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 13,264 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,565 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 13,564 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,065 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 11,264 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,285 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 11,486 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,235 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 10,564 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,485 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 9,188 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,185 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 9,834 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,511 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 9,864 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,985 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 10,072 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,805 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 9,324 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,985 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 9,464 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,385 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 9,974 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,985 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 8,764 ft spare |
14,260 km 13,845 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 8,964 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,697 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 8,764 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,545 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 9,964 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,530 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Kunming–Lincang trip to about 1h 04m gate to gate.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$15,500 range for Kunming–Lincang, confirmed once we check live availability.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Kunming to Lincang.
Demand on Kunming–Lincang comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 04m gate to gate over 332 km (206 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Kunming–Lincang charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Kunming–Lincang charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.