Shanghai (Pudong) to Guilin (Lingui) (PVG–KWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–KWL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 824 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 32 | 319, 320, 321, 32N, C09 | 2h30-2h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 14 | 320, 32N | 2h45-2h55 | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 32N | 2h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 321 | 3h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 6 | 7M8 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 3 | 320 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guilin (Lingui) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→KWL | SHA→KWL | NGB→KWL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 76 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 30m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · KWL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui).
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
PVG–KWL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to KWL
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Finnair, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to KWL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to KWL ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 824 miles (1,327 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SHS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Ningbo (NGB) and Hangzhou (HGH).