KWE to XMN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is 1,157 km (719 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (XMN to KWE).
How far is it from Guiyang (Nanming) to Xiamen?
The great-circle distance between Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is 1,157 km (719 mi, 625 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 XMN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. XMN is roughly east of KWE.
How is the KWE to XMN route written in code?
The pair is written KWE-XMN in IATA codes and ZUGY-ZSAM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport is KWE (ZUGY), Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is XMN (ZSAM).
| KWE | XMN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport | Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUGY | ZSAM |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 3,736 ft | 59 ft |
| Rank by connections | #113 | #54 |
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.
XMN sits 3,677 ft (1,121 m) lower than KWE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KWE to XMN
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF | Xiamen Airlines | CXA | Xiamen Air | Active |
| SC | Shandong Airlines | CDG | Shandong | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: CA.
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 Xiamen?
Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are 1,157 km (719 mi, 625 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KWE to XMN?
A typical nonstop flight between KWE and XMN takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is XMN from KWE?
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) lies roughly east of Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE).
Which airlines fly KWE to XMN?
2 airlines appear on the KWE-XMN route in the open dataset, including Xiamen Airlines, Shandong Airlines.
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