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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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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 T1
12:05 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2899
MU China Eastern
32N
2:30 PM
CST T2
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
SC7935+2
SC Shandong
738
6:25 PM
CST TT1
8:40 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BK2794
BK Potomac Air
73W
12:45 PM
CST TT2
2:45 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC7638
SC Shandong
738
1:46 PM
CST
3:42 PM
CST
1h 56m
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

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Nanjing to Guilin (Lingui)
3 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 700 mi 2h nonstop 27 1-stop hubs

NKG–KWL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Juneyao Air, Shandong Airlines and Hebei Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 700 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–KWL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HO Juneyao Air Also: MU, ZH 14 320 2h15-2h31 MU, ZH
SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH 10 738 2h10-2h15 CA, ZH
NS Hebei Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – HO, ZH
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
32S Airbus A321 – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HO + NS + SC (24 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, NKG to KWL direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to KWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,750
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 Guilin (Lingui) from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.
Metric NKG→KWL WHA→KWL YTY→KWL
Distance from NKG 45 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 56 4 7
Flight time 2h 2h 15m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui).
Distance & Flight Time
700 mi / 1,126 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 31m.
Getting to NKG

The airport express (S9 metro line) runs from Nanjing South Railway Station to Lukou Airport in about 30 minutes (¥29). Connections from Nanjing Station require a transfer at South Station; total journey around 50 minutes.Taxis from downtown cost ¥80–120 depending on traffic and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-shares (DiDi) run slightly cheaper at ¥70–100. The airport bus network covers major city districts for ¥20–25.

NKG–KWL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Guilin (Lingui) route.
Route details
Distance700 mi / 1,126 km
Flight time2h to 2h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights56 out / 35 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation570 ft / 174 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to KWL flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 31m. The route covers 700 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Juneyao Air, Hebei Airlines and Shandong Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from NKG to KWL. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LZH, WDS, CAN, NNG, CXR, ICN, LJG, SJW, INC, CKG, PVG, KUL, SYX, FOC, PEK, TYN, TFU, TAO, XIY, HAK, XMN, LHW, SHE, PKX, SWA, HKG and JHG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KWL to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WHA, YTY and WUX. 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 NKG to KWL

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) are connected by nonstop service from Juneyao Air, Hebei Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NKG to KWL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to KWL ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 700 miles (1,126 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LZH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuhu (WHA), Yangzhou (YTY) and Wuxi (WUX).