Shanghai (Pudong) to Guilin (Lingui) (PVG–KWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–KWL is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 824 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: EY | 35 | 320, 321, C09 | 2h30-2h40 | – | SkyTeam | EY |
| HO Juneyao Air | 24 | 320, 32N | 2h23-2h35 | – | – | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 8 | 738, 7M8 | 2h20-2h40 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 3 | 320 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | SC |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guilin (Lingui) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→KWL | SHA→KWL | WUX→KWL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 105 | 33 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 10m | 2h 20m |
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 China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Finnair and Air China. With 105 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to KWL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to KWL is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 824 miles (1,327 km). There are approximately 105 weekly flights outbound and 115 return, totaling 220 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wenzhou Longwan, Fuzhou Changle and Xiamen Gaoqi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Wuxi (WUX) and Ningbo (NGB).