Guilin (Lingui) to Shanghai (Minhang) (KWL–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KWL–SHA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 802 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HO Juneyao Air Also: MU | 8 | 320 | 2h20-2h25 | – | – | MU |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 5 | 738 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 1 | 32A | 2h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
KWL: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
KWL–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KWL to SHA
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
KWL to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KWL to SHA ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 802 miles (1,290 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via WUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.