The first low-cost transcontinental flight was officially launched between Kunming and Moscow. The plane took off successfully departing to Do Maude Dov Airport in Moscow at 10: 55am today.

The new flight is operated with wide-bodied A330-300 aircraft by Lucky Air, with a travel time of 9 hours.

This new flight provides a faster and more convenient way for both sides, and is considered as a great economic and cultural bonding between Yunnan province and Russia.