Guilin (Lingui) to Chengdu (Jianyang) (KWL–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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GT1015
GT Air Guilin
320
7:35 AM
CST TT2
9:15 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GT1093
GT Air Guilin
320
8:00 AM
CST
9:45 AM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2670
CA Air China
909
1:05 PM
CST TT2
3:00 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2738
CA Air China
909
9:35 PM
CST TT2
11:20 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2669
CA Air China
909
9:55 AM
CST TT2
11:45 AM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GT1094
GT Air Guilin
320
10:50 AM
CST T2
12:30 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GT1016
GT Air Guilin
320
4:00 PM
CST TT2
5:35 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2737
CA Air China
909
7:20 PM
CST TT2
8:55 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guilin (Lingui) to Chengdu (Jianyang)
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 491 mi 1h 40m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

KWL–TFU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Air Guilin lead the route. The flight covers 491 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWL–TFU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 14 909 1h45-1h55 Star Alliance
GT Air Guilin 10 320 1h40-1h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – GT
909 Convair 990 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (14 flights/wk, 58%)
Unaffiliated: GT (10 flights/wk, 42%)
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 TFU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWL to TFU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,825
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 Chengdu (Jianyang) from Guilin (Lingui)

Nearby airports with service to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
Metric KWL→TFU WGN→TFU
Distance from KWL 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 24 4
Flight time 1h 40m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of KWL with service to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
Distance & Flight Time
491 mi / 790 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 55m.
Getting from TFU

Follow signs to the Metro Line 18 station inside the terminal. The express service reaches Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10), where you can transfer to Lines 1, 7, or 18 local stops for the rest of the city. To reach Tianfu Square, transfer at Century City and take Line 1 north (total about CNY 30, 55-65 minutes).

Airport buses depart from the ground transport center outside arrivals. Line 1 to Chunxi Road takes 60-80 minutes (CNY 15 daytime, CNY 25 after 23:30). Taxis queue at the designated rank and use meters; budget CNY 180-260 to central Chengdu. DiDi pickup is on the east side of arrivals and runs cheaper than taxis at CNY 90-130 to city center destinations.

Chengdu (Jianyang) Climate

Chengdu sits in the Sichuan Basin with a humid subtropical climate. Summers (June-September) hit 22-29 degrees C with heavy monsoon rain. Half the annual 1000mm of rainfall lands in these four months, arriving as afternoon thunderstorms. Winters (December-February) average 3-8 degrees C and stay overcast. Frost is rare but the persistent cloud cover and dampness make it feel colder than the numbers suggest.

Chengdu is one of the cloudiest cities in China with roughly 200 overcast days per year and only 1000 hours of annual sunshine. Spring warms unevenly with cold snaps into April. Autumn (late September-November) is the most comfortable stretch with clear-ish skies and mild temperatures. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of season; an umbrella earns its place year-round here.

KWL–TFU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guilin (Lingui) to Chengdu (Jianyang) route.
Route details
Distance491 mi / 790 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 24 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation570 ft / 174 m
Destination: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWL to TFU flights.
Nonstop flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 55m. The route covers 491 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China and Air Guilin.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from KWL to TFU. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WUH, JNG, WUT, SHS, HIA, LHW, JJN, INC, WNZ, CGO, TNA, ICN, KMG, TYN, HFE, PEK, LJG, NGB, FOC, TSN, HGH, HAK, PVG, NKG, TAO, XMN, SYX, KUL, SHA, YIH, SJW, HKG, PKX and LYI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TFU to KWL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WGN. 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 TFU

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Air Guilin. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KWL to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWL to TFU ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 491 miles (790 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via WUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shaoyang (Wugang) (WGN).