Guilin (Lingui) to Hangzhou (KWL–HGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SC4768
SC Shandong
738
1:10 PM
CST
3:15 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH2688
ZH Shenzhen
738
1:10 PM
CST TT2
3:15 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8808+1
MF Xiamen
738
7:40 PM
CST T2
10:15 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2770cs
3U Sichuan
738
7:45 PM
CST T2
10:15 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC4767+2
SC Shandong
738
10:05 AM
CST TT3
12:25 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4733cs
CA Air China
738
10:05 AM
CST TT3
12:25 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH2687cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
10:05 AM
CST TT3
12:25 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GT1050
GT Air Guilin
320
1:05 PM
CST T3
3:25 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2769cs
3U Sichuan
738
4:40 PM
CST TT3
6:55 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8807+1
MF Xiamen
738
4:40 PM
CST TT3
6:55 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JD5745
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
32A
6:05 PM
CST TT3
8:20 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guilin (Lingui) to Hangzhou
4 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 723 mi 2h 5m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

KWL–HGH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 723 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWL–HGH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U 7 738 2h35 3U
SC Shandong Airlines 7 738 2h05
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 7 738 2h05 Star Alliance
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services 0
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, MF, SC, ZH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JD + MF + SC (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: ZH (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KWL to HGH direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWL to HGH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,777
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.

Other ways to reach Hangzhou from Guilin (Lingui)

Nearby airports with service to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.
Metric KWL→HGH LZH→HGH HJJ→HGH
Distance from KWL 81 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 28 7 4
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 50m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of KWL with service to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Hangzhou is 0 hours the same as Guilin (Lingui).
KWL: CST · HGH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou.
Distance & Flight Time
723 mi / 1,164 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 35m.
Getting from HGH

Metro Line 7 connects the airport to the city. Transfer to Line 1 or Line 2 for most central destinations including the West Lake area; total journey 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). Operating hours: 6am to 11pm.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥70–110 (metered). DiDi ride-hailing is cheaper and convenient. Airport shuttle coaches (¥20–30) run fixed routes to major hotels. Car rental is available at the terminal. Hangzhou is a 45-minute high-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao if connecting overland.

Hangzhou Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and extremely humid (30–38°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall June through September. Thunderstorms and the Meiyu (plum rain) season in June cause regular delays. Typhoons from the South China Sea occasionally affect the region in August–September.

Winters are cold but rarely severe (0–8°C) with occasional frost and light snow. Spring (April–May) is rainy and foggy, which can reduce runway visibility. October and November are the most pleasant and reliable for travel.

KWL–HGH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guilin (Lingui) to Hangzhou route.
Route details
Distance723 mi / 1,164 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights28 out / 43 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation570 ft / 174 m
Destination: HGH
IATA / ICAOHGH / ZSHC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.0M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWL to HGH flights.
Nonstop flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 35m. The route covers 723 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Jet Aviation Flight Services, Xiamen Air, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from KWL to HGH. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SHS, WNZ, CAN, YIH, WUH, PVG, LJG, LYI, HAK, CKG, ICN, INC, TFU, KMG, SYX, TSN, XMN, HAN, XIY, TAO, LHW, PEK, SJW, SHE, TYN, PKX, JJN, CGO, HKG and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HGH to KWL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LZH and HJJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 KWL to HGH

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) are connected by nonstop service from Jet Aviation Flight Services, Xiamen Air, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KWL to HGH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWL to HGH ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 723 miles (1,164 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SHS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liuzhou (Liujiang) (LZH) and Huaihua (HJJ).