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

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GT1048
GT Air Guilin
320
10:25 PM
CST TT1
1:35 AM+1
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GT1047
GT Air Guilin
320
6:30 PM
CST TT2
9:25 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Guilin (Lingui)
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 973 mi 3h 10m nonstop 27 1-stop hubs

TAO–KWL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Guilin leads the route. The flight covers 973 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 27 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 3h10
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – GT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GT (4 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
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to KWL.
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One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,401
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 1 1 2
Weekly flights 4 7 28
Flight time 3h 10m 2h 30m 2h 45m
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 10m.
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 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 10m. The route covers 973 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Guilin.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from TAO to KWL. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIH, SHE, CGO, NNG, CAN, WNZ, LHW, NKG, SYX, NGB, ICN, HAK, CKG, PVG, XMN, KUL, HFE, XIY, FOC, TFU, PEK, HGH, INC, SHA, JHG, TYN and HKG. 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. With 4 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 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 973 miles (1,565 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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