Guilin (Lingui) to Hong Kong (KWL–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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HB531
HB Greater Bay
738
5:50 PM
CST
7:30 PM
HKT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HB530
HB Greater Bay
738
3:20 PM
HKT T1
4:50 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Guilin (Lingui) to Hong Kong
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 317 mi 1h 40m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

KWL–HKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Greater Bay Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 317 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWL–HKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HB Greater Bay Airlines 2 738 1h40
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – HB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HB (2 flights/wk, 100%)
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 HKG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWL to HKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,522
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
0h
Hong Kong is 0 hours the same as Guilin (Lingui).
KWL: CST · HKG: HKT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Distance & Flight Time
317 mi / 510 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Mainland Chinese citizens do not use a passport to enter Hong Kong. Travel requires an Exit-Entry Permit (往来港澳通行证) with a valid endorsement issued by the mainland public security bureau. Individual visit endorsements (G type) allow stays of up to 7 days per entry. Endorsement validity and number of permitted journeys vary by city of residence and endorsement category.

Getting from HKG

Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.

Hong Kong Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.

KWL–HKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guilin (Lingui) to Hong Kong route.
Route details
Distance317 mi / 510 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation570 ft / 174 m
Destination: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWL to HKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 317 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Greater Bay Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from KWL to HKG. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JJN, WUH, LYI, KMG, SYX, XMN, NGB, ICN, TSN, XIY, HAK, TFU, CGO, PVG, HGH, WNZ, PEK, SHA, YIH, NKG, TAO, TNA, SJW, PQC, LHW, CKG, KUL, TYN, FOC, PKX and HFE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HKG 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.

Flights from KWL to HKG

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Greater Bay Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWL to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWL to HKG ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 317 miles (510 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JJN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.