China
KazakhstanKunming to Almaty shipping route.
5,205 km by rail, about 7.2 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Kunming and Almaty
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
KunmingRailAlmatyRail 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 Kunming to Almaty shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Kunming, China to Almaty, Kazakhstan runs 5,205 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 3,099 km, the track adds 68%.
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 China and Kazakhstan 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 Kunming and Almaty.
Of 15 rail routes from Kunming in this directory, Almaty is the 13th shortest. Closer destinations: Urumqi (3,896 km), Beijing (2,794 km) and Shanghai (2,500 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Kunming to Almaty?
5,205 km by rail (3,099 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Kunming to Almaty?
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 Almaty to Kunming has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Xi'an to Almaty3,782 km
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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.