Guiyang to Nyingchi flights
Nyingchi lies 1,259 km (782 mi) west of Guiyang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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.
| Guiyang | Nyingchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.5 million | 200,000 |
| Elevation | 1,087 m (3,566 ft) | 2,970 m (9,744 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | KWE, 10 km out | LZY, 38 km out |
| Postal codes | 550000 | 860100 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Nyingchi
Nyingchi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyingchi Mainling Airport (regional) | LZY | 38 km (24 mi) | 9,843 ft | 9,675 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nyingchi from Guiyang?
1,259 km (782 mi) in a straight line, west of Guiyang.
How long does it take to get from Guiyang to Nyingchi by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guiyang and Nyingchi?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Guiyang to Nyingchi flights?
Typically Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.