Guiyang (Nanming) to Shanghai (Minhang) (KWE–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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KWE–SHA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 935 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 31 | 320, 321, 32S, 333 | 2h20-2h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, CA | 26 | 320 | 2h04-2h45 | – | – | 3U, CA |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 14 | 320, 321 | 2h25-2h30 | – | – | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 11 | 738 | 2h25-2h40 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 2h20 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
KWE: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guiyang (Nanming), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Metro Line 2 connects central Guiyang (Lincheng Donglu station) to the airport in about 35 minutes (¥6–8), running from 07:00 to 22:30.Taxis from downtown cost ¥40–70 and take 30–45 minutes. DiDi ride-shares run ¥35–60. Airport shuttle buses connect to Guiyang North Railway Station and the city center for ¥10–15. The expressway to the airport is generally clear outside of rush hours.
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
KWE–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KWE to SHA
Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 105 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KWE to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KWE to SHA is about 2 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 935 miles (1,505 km). There are approximately 105 weekly flights outbound and 123 return, totaling 228 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wuhan Tianhe, Shanghai Pudong and Chengdu Tianfu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.