Bangkok to Guiyang (Nanming) (BKK–KWE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AQ1208
AQ 9
738
2:15 PM
+07 TT1
6:05 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AQ1207
AQ 9
738
10:55 AM
CST T3
1:15 PM
+07
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Bangkok to Guiyang (Nanming)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 971 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 31 1-stop hubs

BKK–KWE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. 9 Air leads the route. The flight covers 971 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKK–KWE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AQ 9 Air 3 738 2h50
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AQ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BKK to KWE direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKK to KWE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,924
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Guiyang (Nanming) is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
BKK: +07 · KWE: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 7:00 PM in Guiyang (Nanming).
Distance & Flight Time
971 mi / 1,563 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Thai passport holders enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect March 1, 2026. No advance application is needed. The 30-day stay cannot be extended in country. Total time in China must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. This covers tourism and business visits only. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to BKK

Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.

Getting from KWE

Metro Line 2 to central Guiyang (Lincheng Donglu) costs ¥6–8 and takes 35 minutes. Trains run until around 22:30; late arrivals must use a taxi or DiDi.

Taxis from the airport rank cost ¥40–70 to the city center. DiDi is available and runs ¥35–60. Airport shuttle buses to Guiyang North Station (¥15) and downtown hotels (¥10) are cost-effective with luggage. Rental cars are available in the arrivals hall.

Guiyang (Nanming) Climate

Guiyang has a subtropical highland climate. Despite its latitude, the altitude (~1,100m) keeps temperatures mild year-round. Winters (December–February) are cool at 3–10°C with persistent overcast and drizzle. Freezing rain occurs occasionally and is the main icing disruption risk at the airport.

Summers (June–August) are warm and rainy at 24–29°C. The city sees very high cloud cover for much of the year. Guizhou province is known in China as the "sky of ten days without clear skies." Low cloud and fog are regular operational factors from November through March. The most reliable weather is September through October.

BKK–KWE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bangkok to Guiyang (Nanming) route.
Route details
Distance971 mi / 1,563 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: BKK
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
Destination: KWE
IATA / ICAOKWE / ZUGY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr18.1M
Elevation3,736 ft / 1,139 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKK to KWE flights.
Nonstop flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 971 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: 9 Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from BKK to KWE. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKT, KHN, JJN, LYA, TYN, TSN, HKG, TNA, CGK, WUH, CGO, TFU, SZX, SIN, FOC, MFM, XMN, CAN, NKG, HGH, XIY, HAK, TAO, PVG, PEK, SYX, SWA, XNN, KUL, NGB and YIH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guiyang (Nanming) is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
Yes, return flights from KWE to BKK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BKK to KWE

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) are connected by nonstop service from 9 Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BKK to KWE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKK to KWE ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 971 miles (1,563 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via HKT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.