Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time1h 03m
- 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Charter Kunming to Xichang privately from US$8,000, about 1h 03m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Kunming (KMG) to Xichang (XIC), and from Xichang (XIC) back to Kunming (KMG).
The straight-line distance between Kunming and Xichang is about 329 km (204 miles), or 178 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Kunming–Xichang spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | ¥58,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 51 min | 46 min – 56 min | ¥69,000 | 4-6 |
| 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 01m | ¥65,000 – ¥87,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 51 min | ¥69,000 – ¥98,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 50 min | ¥76,000 – ¥110,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 49 min | ¥83,000 – ¥120,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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.
On Kunming–Xichang, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Kunming, China: Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Xichang, China: Xichang Qingshan Airport.
| Kunming Changshui International Airport | Xichang Qingshan Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZPPP / KMG | ZUXC / XIC |
| Longest hard runway | 14,764 ft | 11,811 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 6,903 ft | 5,112 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.
Xichang Qingshan Airport is at 5,112 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 21 aircraft we quote for Kunming to Xichang can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Kunming Changshui International Airport has 14,764 ft and Xichang Qingshan Airport 11,811 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 329 km.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Kunming–Xichang quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Kunming–Xichang when the time is right.
The Kunming to Xichang route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
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.
Roughly 1h 03m gate to gate across the 329 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Kunming–Xichang charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.