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

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MF Xiamen
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12:10 PM
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738
12:50 PM
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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
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 4h 30m CAGTZH → 8LCAKY Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Lijiang flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 3m GT → 8LPN Chongqing (CKG) to Lijiang flights
CGO Zhengzhou 5h 58m CZGTSC → 8LA6JD Zhengzhou (CGO) to Lijiang flights
HGH Hangzhou 6h 25m 3UGTHU → CAGJJD Hangzhou (HGH) to Lijiang flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 6h 53m GTGXSC → 8L Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Lijiang flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 6h 55m 3UMFQW → QW Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Lijiang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 6h 55m 3U9CCA → 3U9CCA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Lijiang flights
NKG Nanjing 7h BKHOMU → 3U8LA6 Nanjing (NKG) to Lijiang flights
TSN Tianjin 7h 16m BKCAZH → 8LDRJD Tianjin (TSN) to Lijiang flights
SJW Shijiazhuang 7h 55m 9CGT → DRHUJD Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Lijiang flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Guilin (Lingui) to Lijiang
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 617 mi 2h 5m nonstop

KWL–LJG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 617 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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
MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U 7 738 2h05 – – 3U
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – MF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MF (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
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
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
TFU ~4h 30m CKG ~5h 3m CGO ~5h 58m HGH ~6h 25m TNA ~6h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,246
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 1 2
Weekly flights 7 –
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 gate to gate.
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)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 617 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KWL to LJG: Xiamen Air.
This route has daily 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 Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing Jiangbei and Zhengzhou Xinzheng.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LJG 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.
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 Xiamen Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWL to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing Jiangbei and Zhengzhou Xinzheng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huaihua (HJJ).