Shanghai (Pudong) to Guiyang (Nanming) (PVG–KWE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–KWE is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 961 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 738 | 2h55-3h10 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 20 | 320, 321 | 2h50-2h55 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 17 | 320, 321, 738 | 2h50-2h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, ZH | 13 | 320 | 2h50-3h05 | – | – | 3U, ZH |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 8 | 738 | 2h55-3h05 | – | – | – |
| GY Colorful Guizhou Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guiyang (Nanming) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→KWE | SHA→KWE | NTG→KWE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 137 | 115 | 49 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 20m | 2h 18m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · KWE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Guiyang (Nanming).
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
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.
PVG–KWE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to KWE
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines and Colorful Guizhou Airlines. With 137 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to KWE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to KWE is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 961 miles (1,546 km). There are approximately 137 weekly flights outbound and 144 return, totaling 281 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yiwu, Fuzhou Changle and Wenzhou Longwan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Wuxi (WUX).