Guilin (Lingui) to Seoul (KWL–ICN) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 4h 53m GTQW 7CFMKE Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Seoul flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 5h 5m GTGXSC OZSCTW Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Seoul flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 20m 3U9CCA 9CCZFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Seoul flights
TSN Tianjin 5h 38m BKCAZH CAGSKE Tianjin (TSN) to Seoul flights
HFE Hefei 5h 45m GTMUPN KE Hefei (HFE) to Seoul flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 48m GSGTHU KEMUOZ Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Seoul flights
YTY Yangzhou 6h 10m 9C 9C Yangzhou (YTY) to Seoul flights
HGH Hangzhou 6h 10m 3UGTHU CAHOKE Hangzhou (HGH) to Seoul flights
PEK Beijing 6h 15m CAZH CAKEMF Beijing (PEK) to Seoul flights
XMN Xiamen 6h 28m MFSCZH KEMF Xiamen (XMN) to Seoul flights
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Guilin (Lingui) to Seoul
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,283 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

KWL–ICN 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 3h 25m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KWL–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
7C Jeju Air 0
LJ Jin Air 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 7C + LJ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KWL to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,641
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 3h 25m gate to gate.
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 time3h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,283 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from KWL to ICN: 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 3h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Qingdao Jiaodong, Jinan Yaoqiang and Shanghai Pudong.
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) 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.

KWL to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWL to ICN is about 3 hours 25 minutes 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 Qingdao Jiaodong, Jinan Yaoqiang and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.