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KWE to FFT: distance & flight time
Guiyang (Longdongbao Airport) → Frankfort (Capital City Airport)
7,901 mi
12,716 km · 6,866 nm
15h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,901 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 58m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWE — Longdongbao Airport · Guiyang, China
- FFT — Capital City Airport · Frankfort, 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 FFT
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport19 mi away
- LOU · Bowman Field41 mi away
- SDF · Louisville International Standiford Field45 mi away
- CVG · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport61 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWE from FFT?
The flight distance from Guiyang (KWE) to Frankfort (FFT) is 7,901 miles (12,716 km, 6,866 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWE to FFT?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 58m 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 FFT?
Nonstop service on KWE–FFT 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 15h 58m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Guiyang and Frankfort?
Frankfort is 12 hours behind Guiyang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWE to FFT?
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Why are some KWE to FFT fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KWE–FFT tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.