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

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SC7632
SC Shandong
738
2:05 PM
CST TT2
4:05 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
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NS3308
NS Hebei
738
7:05 PM
CST
8:50 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1749
HO Juneyao
320
7:50 AM
CST TT1
10:10 AM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4921
CA Air China
738
10:45 AM
CST TT1
1:15 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC7631
SC Shandong
738
10:45 AM
CST TT1
1:15 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9793
MU China Eastern
32N
7:00 PM
CST T2
9:25 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Guilin (Lingui) to Nanjing
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 700 mi 1h 45m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

KWL–NKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Hebei Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 700 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 20 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
NS Hebei Airlines 7 738 1h45
SC Shandong Airlines 7 738 2h
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – NS, SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NS + SC (14 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
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
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWL to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,461
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
Distance from KWL 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 14 14
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 55m
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 45m to 2h 0m.
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 45m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 28 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 45m to 2h. The route covers 700 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hebei Airlines and Shandong Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from KWL to NKG. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through INC, JJN, CKG, FOC, KMG, ICN, LHW, TAO, XIY, TYN, TFU, PVG, HAK, PEK, HKG, XMN, KUL, SYX, PKX and LJG. 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. 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 NKG

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Hebei Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KWL to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWL to NKG ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 700 miles (1,126 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via INC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liuzhou (Liujiang) (LZH).