Kazakhstan
ChinaAstana to Kunming shipping route.
5,749 km by rail, about 8.0 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Astana and Kunming
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
AstanaRailKunmingRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 5,749 km (3,572 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,935 km |
| Transit time | 8.0 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Astana to Kunming shipping route by rail
Astana to Kunming by rail freight: 5,749 km of track, south east from Kazakhstan to China.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 8.0 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 Astana and Kunming.
Of 15 rail routes from Astana in this directory, Kunming is the 11th shortest. Closer destinations: Wuhan (5,311 km), Chongqing (5,193 km) and Beijing (5,108 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Astana to Kunming?
5,749 km by rail (3,935 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Astana to Kunming?
About 8.0 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 Astana has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.