Shanghai (Minhang) to Guiyang (Nanming) (SHA–KWE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SHA–KWE is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Air China and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 935 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 27 | 738 | 3h10-3h20 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 14 | 320 | 3h-3h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 11 | 320 | 3h-3h25 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h15 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 4 | 321 | 3h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guiyang (Nanming) from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→KWE | PVG→KWE | WUX→KWE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 98 | 21 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 50m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · KWE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Guiyang (Nanming).
Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.
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.
SHA–KWE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to KWE
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to KWE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to KWE ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 935 miles (1,505 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Wuxi (WUX) and Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG).