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

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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
7:05 PM
CST T2
9:25 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC7632
SC Shandong
738
2:05 PM
CST TT2
4:05 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
NS3308
NS Hebei
738
7:05 PM
CST
8:50 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1750
HO Juneyao
320
10:30 PM
CST TT2
12:30 AM+1
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nanjing to Guilin (Lingui)
5 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 700 mi 2h 20m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

NKG–KWL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 700 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 21 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
CA Air China 7 738 2h30 Star Alliance
HO Juneyao Air 7 320 2h20
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 2h20 SkyTeam
NS Hebei Airlines 7
SC Shandong Airlines 7 738 2h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – HO
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HO + NS + SC (21 flights/wk, 60%)
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 20%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 20%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to KWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,388
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 HFE→KWL
Distance from NKG 45 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 2
Weekly flights 28 4 3
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 15m 1h 55m
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 20m to 2h 30m.
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 20m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 20m to 2h 30m. The route covers 700 miles.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from NKG to KWL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAN, NNG, INC, SHE, TAO, ICN, PVG, CKG, PEK, FOC, SYX, XMN, KUL, HAK, XIY, JHG, TFU, TYN, LHW, SJW and HKG. 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, HFE and HGH. 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 Air China, Juneyao Air, China Eastern Airlines, Hebei Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 28 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 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 700 miles (1,126 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuhu (WHA), Hefei (HFE) and Hangzhou (HGH).