Guilin (Lingui) to Lijiang (KWL–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MF8847
MF Xiamen
73G
10:05 AM
CST T2
12:10 PM
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2h 5m
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3U2797
3U Sichuan
73G
10:05 AM
CST T2
12:10 PM
CST
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MF8848+1
MF Xiamen
73G
12:50 PM
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2:45 PM
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Guilin (Lingui) to Lijiang
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 617 mi 2h 5m nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

KWL–LJG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 617 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWL–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 73G 2h05 – – –
MF Xiamen Air 7 73G 2h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – 3U, MF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + MF (14 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 LJG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWL to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,124
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 Lijiang from Guilin (Lingui)

Nearby airports with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Metric KWL→LJG HJJ→LJG
Distance from KWL – 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 14 4
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 50m
Huaihua (HJJ) to Lijiang flights
Airports within 200 miles of KWL with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Distance & Flight Time
617 mi / 992 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
Facts

KWL–LJG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guilin (Lingui) to Lijiang route.
Route details
Distance617 mi / 992 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: KWL
Full nameGuilin Liangjiang International Airport
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation570 ft / 174 m
Destination: LJG
Full nameLijiang Sanyi International Airport
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWL to LJG flights.
Nonstop flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 617 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Air.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from KWL to LJG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAN, WUH, TNA, KMG, CKG, FOC, ICN, WDS, TFU, NGB, LHW, SJW, XIY, PEK, PVG, CGO, NKG, INC, HGH, TSN, HFE, WUX, HKG, XMN and PKX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LJG to KWL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HJJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LJG

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KWL to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWL to LJG ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 617 miles (992 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huaihua (HJJ).