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KWE to TKQ: distance & flight time
Guiyang (Longdongbao Airport) → Kigoma (Kigoma Airport)
5,580 mi
8,981 km · 4,849 nm
11h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,580 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 25m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWE — Longdongbao Airport · Guiyang, China
- TKQ — Kigoma Airport · Kigoma, Tanzania
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 TKQ
- FMI · Kalemie Airport74 mi away
- GID · Gitega Airport103 mi away
- BJM · Bujumbura International Airport111 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWE from TKQ?
The flight distance from Guiyang (KWE) to Kigoma (TKQ) is 5,580 miles (8,981 km, 4,849 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWE to TKQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 25m 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 TKQ?
Nonstop service on KWE–TKQ 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 11h 25m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Guiyang and Kigoma?
Kigoma is 5 hours behind Guiyang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWE to TKQ?
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Why are some KWE to TKQ fares phone-only?
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