Kazakhstan
ChinaAlmaty to Kunming shipping route.
5,205 km by rail, about 7.2 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Almaty and Kunming
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
AlmatyRailKunmingRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 5,205 km (3,234 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,099 km |
| Transit time | 7.2 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Almaty to Kunming shipping route by rail
A freight train from Almaty to Kunming covers a rail distance of 5,205 km, against 3,099 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 7.2 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Kazakhstan and China come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Almaty and Kunming.
Of 15 rail routes from Almaty in this directory, Kunming is the 11th shortest. Closer destinations: Wuhan (4,766 km), Chongqing (4,648 km) and Beijing (4,563 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Almaty to Kunming?
5,205 km by rail (3,099 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Almaty to Kunming?
About 7.2 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Kunming to Almaty has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Xi'an to Kunming1,769 km
- Wuhan to Kunming1,797 km
- Guangzhou to Kunming1,809 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.