Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Guilin (Lingui) (TAO–KWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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QW9817
QW Qingdao
320
6:40 AM
CST
9:45 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GT1048
GT Air Guilin
320
12:03 PM
CST TT1
3:08 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GT1047
GT Air Guilin
320
7:00 AM
CST TT2
10:05 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW9818
QW Qingdao
320
3:15 PM
CST TT2
6:05 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Guilin (Lingui)
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 973 mi 3h 5m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

TAO–KWL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Guilin and Qingdao Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 973 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–KWL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GT Air Guilin 4 320 3h05
QW Qingdao Airlines 3 320 3h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – GT, QW
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GT + QW (7 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, TAO to KWL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to KWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,687
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 Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.
Metric TAO→KWL LYI→KWL TNA→KWL
Distance from TAO 130 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 5
Weekly flights 7 7 33
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 20m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of TAO 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 Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · KWL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui).
Distance & Flight Time
973 mi / 1,565 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m.
Getting to TAO

Qingdao Metro Line 8 connects Qingdao North Railway Station and the urban rail network to Jiaodong Airport in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. The new Jiaodong Airport replaced the former Liuting Airport in 2021 and is located further from the city centre (~55 km from downtown). Airport shuttle buses depart from major city transport hubs for CNY 30–40.DiDi and taxis from central Qingdao cost CNY 120–180 depending on traffic. Driving via Jihe Expressway and the airport spur takes 50–70 minutes in normal conditions. The greater distance from the city means surface travel times are longer than at the former airport.

TAO–KWL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Guilin (Lingui) route.
Route details
Distance973 mi / 1,565 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation570 ft / 174 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to KWL flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport take approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 973 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Guilin and Qingdao Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TAO to KWL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HFE, YIH, TNA, SYX, CAN, NNG, WNZ, INC, CGO, HIA, WUH, CKG, PUS, NGB, SHS, NKG, PEK, ICN, TYN, HAN, HGH, PVG, LHW, HKG, XMN, TFU, FOC, HAK, SHA, XIY, SWA, SHE, KUL, WUX, CIH and JHG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KWL to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LYI, TNA and HIA. 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 TAO to KWL

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Guilin and Qingdao Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TAO to KWL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to KWL ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 973 miles (1,565 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HFE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Linyi (Hedong) (LYI), Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) and Huai'an (HIA).