Guilin (Lingui) to Bangkok (KWL–BKK) — 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
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 4h 15m GX ETK6KL Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Bangkok flights
SYX Sanya (Tianya) 5h 28m 3UGT DE Sanya (Tianya) (SYX) to Bangkok flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 35m CAGTZH 3U9CCZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Bangkok flights
XMN Xiamen 5h 53m MFSCZH MFPG Xiamen (XMN) to Bangkok flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h HB AAAYCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Bangkok flights
KMG Kunming 6h 20m GT KQKYMU Kunming (KMG) to Bangkok flights
CKG Chongqing 6h 30m GT 3UCZHU Chongqing (CKG) to Bangkok flights
HGH Hangzhou 7h 10m 3UGTHU GJHUJD Hangzhou (HGH) to Bangkok flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 7h 30m GTJDQW HU Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Bangkok flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 45m 3U9CCA 9CFMHO Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Bangkok flights
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Guilin (Lingui) to Bangkok
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between KWL and BKK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KWL to BKK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,513
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
Bangkok is 1 hour behind Guilin (Lingui).
KWL: CST · BKK: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two blank pages.

Getting from BKK

Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.

Bangkok Climate

Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.

Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.

KWL–BKK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guilin (Lingui) to Bangkok route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation570 ft / 174 m
Destination: BKK
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWL to BKK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Noi Bai, Sanya Phoenix and Chengdu Tianfu.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BKK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Bangkok is 1 hour behind Guilin (Lingui).
Yes, return flights from BKK to KWL 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Sanya Phoenix and Chengdu Tianfu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.