Guilin (Lingui) to Busan (KWL–PUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LJ780
LJ Jin
738
1:55 AM
CST
6:10 AM
KST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LJ779
LJ Jin
738
10:00 PM
KST TI
12:55 AM+1
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guilin (Lingui) to Busan
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,318 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

KWL–PUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jin Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,318 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWL–PUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LJ Jin Air 2 738 3h15
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – LJ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LJ (2 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 PUS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWL to PUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
515
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Guilin (Lingui).
KWL: CST · PUS: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 7:00 PM in Busan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,318 mi / 2,121 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders generally require a visa to enter South Korea. A temporary visa-free program (September 2025 to June 2026) allows entry for up to 15 days, but only for organized tour groups of 3 or more booked through accredited agencies. Individual travelers must apply for a visa at a South Korean embassy or consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

KWL–PUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guilin (Lingui) to Busan route.
Route details
Distance1,318 mi / 2,121 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation570 ft / 174 m
Destination: PUS
IATA / ICAOPUS / RKPK
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr18.2M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWL to PUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Gimhae International Airport take approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,318 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jin Air.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from KWL to PUS. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SHE, HKG, PEK, CXR, ICN, TAO, HAN, XIY, PVG and SJW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Guilin (Lingui).
Yes, return flights from PUS to KWL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 PUS

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) are connected by nonstop service from Jin Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWL to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWL to PUS ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,318 miles (2,121 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SHE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.