KWE to SYX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 954 km (593 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (SYX to KWE).
How far is it from Guiyang (Nanming) to Sanya (Tianya)?
The great-circle distance between Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 954 km (593 mi, 515 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from KWE to SYX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SYX is roughly south of KWE.
How is the KWE to SYX route written in code?
The pair is written KWE-SYX in IATA codes and ZUGY-ZJSY in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport is KWE (ZUGY), Sanya Phoenix International Airport is SYX (ZJSY).
| KWE | SYX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport | Sanya Phoenix International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUGY | ZJSY |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 3,736 ft | 92 ft |
| Rank by connections | #113 | #149 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SYX sits 3,644 ft (1,111 m) lower than KWE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KWE to SYX
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U | Sichuan Airlines | CSC | Si Chuan | Active |
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | Active |
| JD | Japan Air System | JAS | Air System | Active |
| ZH | Shenzhen Airlines | CSZ | Shenzhen Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Guiyang (Nanming) from Sanya (Tianya)?
Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) are 954 km (593 mi, 515 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KWE to SYX?
A typical nonstop flight between KWE and SYX takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SYX from KWE?
Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) lies roughly south of Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE).
Which airlines fly KWE to SYX?
4 airlines appear on the KWE-SYX route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Japan Air System.
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