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KWE to EFD: distance & flight time
Guiyang (Longdongbao Airport) → Houston (Ellington Airport)
8,294 mi
13,348 km · 7,207 nm
16h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,294 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 44m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWE — Longdongbao Airport · Guiyang, China
- EFD — Ellington Airport · Houston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KWE
- AVA · Anshun Huangguoshu Airport61 mi away
- ZYI · Zunyi Xinzhou Airport74 mi away
- KJH · Kaili Airport79 mi away
- WMT · Zunyi Maotai Airport93 mi away
Near EFD
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport28 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark27 mi away
- GLS · Scholes International At Galveston Airport30 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWE from EFD?
The flight distance from Guiyang (KWE) to Houston (EFD) is 8,294 miles (13,348 km, 7,207 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWE to EFD?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KWE to EFD?
Nonstop service on KWE–EFD depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Guiyang and Houston?
Houston is 13 hours behind Guiyang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWE to EFD?
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