Xining to Guiyang flights
Guiyang lies 1,211 km (752 mi) south-east of Xining, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Xining | Guiyang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 2.5 million | 4.5 million |
| Elevation | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) | 1,087 m (3,566 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | XNN, 27 km out | KWE, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 810000 | 550000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Xining
Xining is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Guiyang
Guiyang is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Anshun Huangguoshu Airport (AVA, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport | KWE | 10 km (6 mi) | 13,123 ft | 3,736 ft |
| Anshun Huangguoshu Airport (regional) | AVA | 91 km (57 mi) | 9,186 ft | 4,812 ft |
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Staying in Guiyang
Our booking partner lists 143 places to stay in Guiyang. Of the 120 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (45), and 14 are five-star. Guests have left 568 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guiyang from Xining?
1,211 km (752 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Xining.
How long does it take to get from Xining to Guiyang by air?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xining and Guiyang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xining to Guiyang flights?
Typically Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE); Guiyang also has AVA.
Where can I stay in Guiyang?
Our booking partner lists 143 places to stay in Guiyang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.