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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
7C8612
7C Jeju
738
1:40 AM
CST
6:40 AM
KST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
7C8611
7C Jeju
738
9:15 PM
KST TT1
11:38 PM
CST
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Guilin (Lingui) to Seoul
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,283 mi 4h nonstop +1h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

KWL–ICN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jeju Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,283 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWL–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
7C Jeju Air 4 738 4h
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 7C
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 7C (4 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 ICN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWL to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,359
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
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Guilin (Lingui).
KWL: CST · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 7:00 PM in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,283 mi / 2,064 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders generally require a visa to enter South Korea. A temporary visa-free program (September 2025 to June 2026) allows entry for up to 15 days, but only for organized tour groups of 3 or more booked through accredited agencies. Individual travelers must apply for a visa at a South Korean embassy or consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Getting from ICN

AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.

Seoul Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.

Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).

KWL–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guilin (Lingui) to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance1,283 mi / 2,064 km
Flight time4h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation570 ft / 174 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWL to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Incheon International Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,283 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jeju Air.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from KWL to ICN. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WUH, SJW, FOC, SYX, KMG, CGO, TNA, TSN, PKX, XIY, PVG, KUL, TAO, PEK, HGH, HKG, HAK, NKG, CKG, XMN, TFU, WNZ and HFE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Guilin (Lingui).
Yes, return flights from ICN to KWL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KWL to ICN

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Jeju Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWL to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWL to ICN ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,283 miles (2,064 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via WUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.