Guilin (Lingui) to Kunming (KWL–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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GT Air Guilin
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GT Air Guilin
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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
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 4h 15m CAGTJD → 3U8LA6 Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Kunming flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 4h 20m CAGTZH → 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kunming flights
SYX Sanya (Tianya) 4h 43m 3UGT → 3U8LCZ Sanya (Tianya) (SYX) to Kunming flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h GSGTHU → 3U8L9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kunming flights
XMN Xiamen 5h 25m MFSCZH → 3UCAKY Xiamen (XMN) to Kunming flights
HFE Hefei 5h 28m GTMUPN → 3U8LBK Hefei (HFE) to Kunming flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 5h 35m GX → MUVN Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Kunming flights
NKG Nanjing 5h 39m BKHOMU → 3UA6BK Nanjing (NKG) to Kunming flights
CGO Zhengzhou 5h 40m CZSCZH → 3U8LCZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Kunming flights
SWA Jieyang (Rongcheng) 5h 48m MU → 3U8LCZ Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA) to Kunming flights
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Guilin (Lingui) to Kunming
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 444 mi 1h 40m nonstop

KWL–KMG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Guilin leads the route. The flight covers 444 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Kunming (KMG) Kunming to Guilin (Lingui) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWL–KMG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GT Air Guilin 6 319 1h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – GT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GT (6 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 KMG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWL to KMG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
HAK ~4h 15m TFU ~4h 20m SHS ~4h 40m SYX ~4h 43m XIY ~5h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,045
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kunming from Guilin (Lingui)

Nearby airports with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Metric KWL→KMG LLF→KMG HCZ→KMG
Distance from KWL – 125 mi 179 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 6 3 3
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 20m 2h 15m
Yongzhou (LLF) to Kunming flights · Chenzhou (HCZ) to Kunming flights · Tongren (Daxing) (TEN) to Kunming flights
Airports within 200 miles of KWL with service to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kunming is 0 hours the same as Guilin (Lingui).
KWL: CST · KMG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Distance & Flight Time
444 mi / 715 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Getting from KMG

Metro Line 6 connects central Kunming; journey to Guangfu Road takes 40–55 minutes (¥6–8), running 6am to 11pm. Transfer at Guangfu Road for Lines 1 and 3 to reach most city areas. Road travel runs long in traffic; the metro avoids that.Taxis from the airport to the city centre cost ¥60–90 and should use the meter. Airport express coaches run to major hotels (¥25–30). Car rental is available at the airport. Kunming is a major domestic hub for Yunnan province; many travelers use it as a gateway to Southeast Asian destinations.

Kunming Climate

Kunming sits at 1,895m elevation and has one of China's most temperate climates. Nicknamed the "Spring City." Year-round temperatures are mild (8–25°C) and rarely extreme.

Wet season (June–October) brings afternoon monsoon showers, which can cause delays but rarely severe disruptions. The airport's high elevation means thinner air affects aircraft performance in summer heat. Winter (December–February) is dry and sunny. Fog is uncommon.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KWL–KMG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guilin (Lingui) to Kunming route.
Route details
Distance444 mi / 715 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KWL
Full nameGuilin Liangjiang International Airport
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation570 ft / 174 m
Destination: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWL to KMG flights.
Nonstop flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 444 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KWL to KMG: Air Guilin.
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 Haikou Meilan, Chengdu Tianfu and Sanya Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from KMG to KWL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LLF, HCZ and TEN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 KMG

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Guilin. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWL to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWL to KMG is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 444 miles (715 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Haikou Meilan, Chengdu Tianfu and Sanya Phoenix. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yongzhou (LLF), Chenzhou (HCZ) and Tongren (Daxing) (TEN).