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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LJ884
LJ Jin
738
2:05 AM
CST
6:30 AM
KST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LJ883
LJ Jin
738
10:05 PM
KST TT2 Red-eye
1:05 AM+1
CST
4h
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 4h 58m GTQW 7CFMKE Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Seoul flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 5h 8m GTGXSC OZSCTW Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Seoul flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 20m 3U9CCA 9CCZFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Seoul flights
TSN Tianjin 5h 33m BKCAZH CAGSKE Tianjin (TSN) to Seoul flights
YTY Yangzhou 5h 40m 9C 9C Yangzhou (YTY) to Seoul flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 53m 9HGSGT KEMUOZ Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Seoul flights
HFE Hefei 6h 5m GTMUSC KE Hefei (HFE) 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
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 6h 15m 3UMFQW KEMF Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Seoul flights
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Guilin (Lingui) to Seoul
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,283 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

KWL–ICN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jin Air and Jeju Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,283 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWL–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LJ Jin Air 2 738 3h25
7C Jeju Air 0
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – LJ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 7C + LJ (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 ICN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
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 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
1,672
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
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
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 operate flights from KWL to ICN: Jin Air and Jeju Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Qingdao Jiaodong, Jinan Yaoqiang and Shanghai Pudong.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ICN 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.
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.
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 ICN

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Jin Air and Jeju Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

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.