Phuket to Guiyang (Nanming) (HKT–KWE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKT–KWE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. 9 Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,390 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQ 9 Air | 3 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HKT: +07 · KWE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Phuket, it's 7:00 PM in Guiyang (Nanming).
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.
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 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.
HKT–KWE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKT to KWE
Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) are connected by nonstop service from 9 Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HKT to KWE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKT to KWE ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,390 miles (2,236 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via XIY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.