Shanghai (Minhang) to Guilin (Lingui) (SHA–KWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ZH5075cs
ZH Shenzhen
320
6:55 AM
CST TT2
9:30 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4495cs
3U Sichuan
320
6:55 AM
CST TT2
9:30 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1147+3
HO Juneyao
320
6:55 AM
CST TT2
9:30 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3722cs
MU China Eastern
32A
7:20 AM
CST T2
9:50 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM9377
FM Shanghai
738
12:35 PM
CST TT2
3:10 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM9378
FM Shanghai
738
6:40 PM
CST TT2
9:25 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1150+1
HO Juneyao
320
8:15 PM
CST TT2
10:35 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3725cs
MU China Eastern
32A
8:30 PM
CST
11:00 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Minhang) to Guilin (Lingui)
2 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 802 mi 2h 30m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

SHA–KWL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Juneyao Air and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 802 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHA–KWL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, MU, ZH 7 320 2h35 3U, MU, ZH
FM Shanghai Airlines 5 738 2h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, HO, ZH
32A Airbus A320 – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – FM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FM + HO (12 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, SHA to KWL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to KWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,318
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 Shanghai (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.
Metric SHA→KWL PVG→KWL WUX→KWL
Distance from SHA 28 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 11 1
Weekly flights 33 102 7
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 15m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of SHA 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 Shanghai (Minhang).
SHA: CST · KWL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui).
Distance & Flight Time
802 mi / 1,290 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 2h 35m.
Getting to SHA

Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.

SHA–KWL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Guilin (Lingui) route.
Route details
Distance802 mi / 1,290 km
Flight time2h 30m to 2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights33 out / 19 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation570 ft / 174 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to KWL flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 2h 35m. The route covers 802 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from SHA to KWL. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, CAN, NNG, JHG, LYI, SJW, CKG, SWA, WUH, HAK, TYN, FOC, HKG, XMN, PEK, TSN, TFU, LHW, TAO, XIY, SHE, PKX, CGO, SYX, INC and TNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KWL to SHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG, WUX and HGH. 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 SHA to KWL

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SHA to KWL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to KWL ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 802 miles (1,290 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Wuxi (WUX) and Hangzhou (HGH).