Charter Kunming to Simao privately from US$8,000, about 1h 03m gate to gate. 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 | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 13,264 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,391 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 12,764 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,291 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 11,564 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,771 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 11,864 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,001 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 11,764 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,491 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 13,264 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,571 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 1,071 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 11,264 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,291 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 11,486 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,241 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 10,564 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,491 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 9,188 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,191 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 9,834 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,517 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 9,864 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,991 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 10,072 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,811 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 9,324 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,991 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 9,464 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,391 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 9,974 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,991 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 8,764 ft spare |
14,260 km 13,851 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 8,964 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,703 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 8,764 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,551 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 9,964 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,536 km spare after reserves |
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 about 1h 03m gate to gate.
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 gate to gate 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.
