Seoul to Guilin (Lingui) (ICN–KWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
NKG Nanjing 5h 15m HOKEMU CAHOMU Nanjing (NKG) to Guilin (Lingui) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 35m 9CCZFM 3U9CEY Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Guilin (Lingui) flights
YNZ Yancheng (Tinghu) 5h 45m OZ GT Yancheng (Tinghu) (YNZ) to Guilin (Lingui) flights
CGO Zhengzhou 6h 13m CZKEZE CZGTPN Zhengzhou (CGO) to Guilin (Lingui) flights
PEK Beijing 6h 15m CAKEMF CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Guilin (Lingui) flights
HGH Hangzhou 6h 25m CAHOKE 3UCAGT Hangzhou (HGH) to Guilin (Lingui) flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 6h 40m 7CKEKJ GX Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Guilin (Lingui) flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 6h 45m 7CFMKE GTQW Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Guilin (Lingui) flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 7h OZSC CAGTGX Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Guilin (Lingui) flights
HKG Hong Kong 7h 20m 7CBXCX HB Hong Kong (HKG) to Guilin (Lingui) flights
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Seoul to Guilin (Lingui)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,283 mi 4h nonstop -1h behind

ICN–KWL had nonstop service from Jeju Air and Jin Air, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,283 miles in 4h.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ICN–KWL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
7C Jeju Air 4
LJ Jin Air 2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 7C + LJ (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ICN to KWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,579
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Guilin (Lingui) is 1 hour behind Seoul.
ICN: KST · KWL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 5:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui).
Distance & Flight Time
1,283 mi / 2,064 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

South Korean passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 15 days under China's expanded transit visa exemption policy (renewed through 2025, confirm validity before booking). This applies to tourism, business, and transit purposes at major ports of entry. For stays beyond 15 days, apply for a visa at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in South Korea. A single-entry L (tourist) visa costs KRW 60,000 (about $45) and takes 4 working days. Express processing (2 days) costs KRW 90,000.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages. For the visa-free entry, you need a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation. For a visa application, submit the completed form from cova.mfa.gov.cn, a passport photo (48mm x 33mm, white background), flight itinerary, hotel bookings, and bank statements. Group tourist visas are available through authorized Korean travel agencies for organized tours.

Direct flights from Seoul Incheon to Beijing (2 hours), Shanghai (2 hours 15 minutes), and dozens of other Chinese cities run daily on Korean Air, Asiana, Air China, China Eastern, and budget carriers like T'way and Jin Air. China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY), trading at roughly 190 KRW per CNY 1. Cash is nearly obsolete in Chinese cities. Alipay now allows foreign passport holders to link Visa/Mastercard for mobile payments. No mandatory vaccinations. A VPN is needed for Google, KakaoTalk, and most Korean apps inside China.

Getting to ICN

AREX (Airport Railroad Express) runs two services from Seoul Station: the Direct Train (43 min, ₩11,000, reserved seats) and the All-Stop train (66 min, ₩4,550, unreserved). Both trains serve T1 first, then T2; confirm which terminal your airline uses before boarding.Limousine buses depart from major Seoul neighborhoods and hotels (₩16,000–18,000, 60–90 min depending on traffic). KAL and LIMOUSINE services are reliable. Taxis from central Seoul cost ₩65,000–80,000 and take 60–90 minutes. Deluxe (black) taxis are pricier but English-speaking drivers are more common.

ICN–KWL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seoul to Guilin (Lingui) route.
Route details
Distance1,283 mi / 2,064 km
Flight time4h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation570 ft / 174 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICN to KWL flights.
Nonstop flights from Incheon International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,283 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from ICN to KWL: Jeju Air and Jin Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nanjing Lukou, Shanghai Pudong and Yancheng Nanyang.
Guilin (Lingui) is 1 hour behind Seoul.
Yes, return flights from KWL to ICN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ICN to KWL

Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) had nonstop service from Jeju Air and Jin Air, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ICN to KWL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ICN to KWL is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,283 miles (2,064 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nanjing Lukou, Shanghai Pudong and Yancheng Nanyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.