Guilin (Lingui) to Irkutsk (KWL–IKT) — 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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 9h 55m 3U9CCA S7 Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Irkutsk flights
PKX Beijing 16h CZMFNS S7 Beijing (PKX) to Irkutsk flights
PEK Beijing 18h 25m CAZH CA Beijing (PEK) to Irkutsk flights
SYX Sanya (Tianya) 21h 32m 3UGT SU Sanya (Tianya) (SYX) to Irkutsk flights
HTA Chita 29h 20m IO IOS7 Chita (HTA) to Irkutsk flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) ~7h 29m MU S7 Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Irkutsk flights
CXR Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh ~11h 5m IO SU Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh (CXR) to Irkutsk flights
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Guilin (Lingui) to Irkutsk
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,892 mi 4h 20m nonstop

KWL–IKT had nonstop service from Indonesian Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 1,892 miles in 4h 20m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KWL–IKT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IO Indonesian Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IO (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 IKT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
241
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
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 gate to gate.
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.

KWL–IKT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guilin (Lingui) to Irkutsk route.
Route details
Distance1,892 mi / 3,045 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation570 ft / 174 m
Destination: IKT
IATA / ICAOIKT / UIII
TimezoneAsia/Irkutsk
Elevation1,675 ft / 511 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWL to IKT flights.
Nonstop flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Irkutsk International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,892 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KWL to IKT: Indonesian Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Daxing and Beijing Capital.
Yes, return flights from IKT 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 IKT

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) had nonstop service from Indonesian Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 IKT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWL to IKT is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,892 miles (3,045 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Daxing and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.