Guilin (Lingui) to Irkutsk (KWL–IKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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IO IrAero
SU9
6:00 PM
CST
10:20 PM
+08
4h 20m
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IO IrAero
SU9
10:20 PM
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3:20 AM+1
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5h
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IO IrAero
SU9
9:10 AM
+08 TT1
1:30 PM
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Guilin (Lingui) to Irkutsk
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,892 mi 4h 20m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

KWL–IKT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. IrAero leads the route. The flight covers 1,892 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWL–IKT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IO IrAero 4 SU9 4h20-5h – – –
Aircraft on this route
SU9 Sukhoi Superjet 100-95 – IO
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IO (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KWL to IKT direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWL to IKT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
PVG ~13h 20m SYX ~19h 31m PEK ~23h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
137
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Irkutsk is 0 hours the same as Guilin (Lingui).
KWL: CST · IKT: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 6:00 PM in Irkutsk.
Distance & Flight Time
1,892 mi / 3,045 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m to 5h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Russia visa-free for up to 30 days under a decree effective from December 1, 2025 through September 14, 2026. The exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, transit, and cultural or sports events. A valid ordinary Chinese passport is the only document required at the border. Work, study, and long-term residency still require a standard Russian visa.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

KWL–IKT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guilin (Lingui) to Irkutsk route.
Route details
Distance1,892 mi / 3,045 km
Flight time4h 20m to 5h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 2 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: KWL
Full nameGuilin Liangjiang International Airport
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation570 ft / 174 m
Destination: IKT
Full nameIrkutsk International Airport
IATA / ICAOIKT / UIII
TimezoneAsia/Irkutsk
Elevation1,675 ft / 511 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWL to IKT flights.
Nonstop flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Irkutsk International Airport take approximately 4h 20m to 5h. The route covers 1,892 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: IrAero.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from KWL to IKT. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, SYX and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IKT 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 IKT

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) are connected by nonstop service from IrAero. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWL to IKT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWL to IKT ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,892 miles (3,045 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.