Guilin (Lingui) to Nanjing (KWL–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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BK2794
BK Potomac Air
73W
12:45 PM
CST
2:45 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC7638
SC Shandong
738
12:50 PM
CST
2:50 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2900
MU China Eastern
320
5:20 PM
CST
7:15 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3845cs
MU China Eastern
32S
6:00 PM
CST
8:10 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1744+1
HO Juneyao
320
8:02 PM
CST TT2
9:51 PM
CST
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3847+1
MU China Eastern
32S
8:30 PM
CST
10:35 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1743+2
HO Juneyao
320
8:20 AM
CST TT1
10:35 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3844cs
MU China Eastern
32S
8:20 AM
CST T1
10:35 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH5189cs
ZH Shenzhen
320
8:40 AM
CST TT1
10:55 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4999
CA Air China
738
9:55 AM
CST TT1
12:05 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC7637
SC Shandong
738
9:55 AM
CST TT1
12:05 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2899
MU China Eastern
320
2:30 PM
CST TT2
4:30 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3846cs
MU China Eastern
32S
5:25 PM
CST T1
7:40 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1747+1
HO Juneyao
320
5:55 PM
CST TT1
8:26 PM
CST
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guilin (Lingui) to Nanjing
4 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 700 mi 1h 49m nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

KWL–NKG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Juneyao Air, Shandong Airlines and Potomac Air lead the route. The flight covers 700 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWL–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HO Juneyao Air Also: MU 7 320 1h49 MU
SC Shandong Airlines 7 738 2h
BK Potomac Air 3 73W 2h
NS Hebei Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – HO, MU
32S Airbus A321 – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – SC
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – BK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BK + HO + NS + SC (17 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KWL to NKG direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWL to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,629
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.

Other ways to reach Nanjing from Guilin (Lingui)

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric KWL→NKG LZH→NKG HCZ→NKG
Distance from KWL 81 mi 179 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 1
Weekly flights 35 7 3
Flight time 1h 49m 2h 10m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of KWL with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
700 mi / 1,126 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m to 2h 10m.
Getting from NKG

The S9 metro line connects Lukou directly to Nanjing South Railway Station in 30 minutes (¥29). Trains depart every 20–30 minutes, making it the straightforward connection for onward high-speed rail.

Taxis to the city center cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes. Metered cabs are widely available at the designated rank outside arrivals. Airport buses serve major hotels and railway stations for ¥20–25.

Nanjing Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, regularly reaching 35–38°C with frequent thunderstorms that can cause delays. Winters (December–February) are cold (−3–7°C) with occasional freezing rain and light snow. Ice events are the main disruption risk.

Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) are the most comfortable periods with mild temperatures of 15–25°C. Typhoon remnants occasionally bring heavy rain in late summer and early autumn.

KWL–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guilin (Lingui) to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance700 mi / 1,126 km
Flight time1h 49m to 2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights35 out / 53 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation570 ft / 174 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWL to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 1h 49m to 2h 10m. The route covers 700 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Potomac Air, Juneyao Air, Hebei Airlines and Shandong Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from KWL to NKG. The return direction has about 53 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HFE, CAN, CXR, CKG, ICN, KMG, INC, TFU, PVG, SYX, XIY, JJN, TAO, LJG, SJW, TYN, HKG, LHW, PEK, SHE, PKX, XMN, KUL, FOC and HAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to KWL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LZH, 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 NKG

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Potomac Air, Juneyao Air, Hebei Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KWL to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWL to NKG ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 700 miles (1,126 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HFE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liuzhou (Liujiang) (LZH), Chenzhou (HCZ) and Tongren (Daxing) (TEN).