Ürümqi to Guiyang (Nanming) (URC–KWE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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URC–KWE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Grant Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 1,614 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 14 | 738 | 3h55-4h05 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| GS Grant Aviation | 7 | 320 | 3h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · KWE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Guiyang (Nanming).
Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.
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.
URC–KWE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to KWE
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Grant Aviation. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to KWE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to KWE ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,614 miles (2,597 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DZH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.