Chengdu (Jianyang) to Guilin (Lingui) (TFU–KWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA2669
CA Air China
909
9:55 AM
CST TT2
11:45 AM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GT1094
GT Air Guilin
320
10:50 AM
CST T2
12:30 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GT1016
GT Air Guilin
320
4:00 PM
CST TT2
5:35 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2737
CA Air China
909
7:20 PM
CST TT2
8:55 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GT1015
GT Air Guilin
320
7:35 AM
CST TT2
9:15 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GT1093
GT Air Guilin
320
8:00 AM
CST
9:45 AM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2670
CA Air China
909
1:05 PM
CST TT2
3:00 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2738
CA Air China
909
9:35 PM
CST TT2
11:20 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Guilin (Lingui)
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 491 mi 1h 35m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

TFU–KWL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Air Guilin lead the route. The flight covers 491 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–KWL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 14 909 1h35-1h50 Star Alliance
GT Air Guilin 10 320 1h35-1h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – GT
909 Convair 990 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (14 flights/wk, 58%)
Unaffiliated: GT (10 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TFU to KWL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to KWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,742
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 Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.
Metric TFU→KWL CKG→KWL
Distance from TFU 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 24 3
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of TFU 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 Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · KWL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui).
Distance & Flight Time
491 mi / 790 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 50m.
Getting to TFU

Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.

Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.

TFU–KWL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Guilin (Lingui) route.
Route details
Distance491 mi / 790 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 24 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation570 ft / 174 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to KWL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 50m. The route covers 491 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China and Air Guilin.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from TFU to KWL. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NNG, JNG, CAN, YIH, WUT, LYI, SHE, NGB, WHA, TNA, XMN, TAO, ICN, WNZ, SHA, CGO, LHW, SYX, PVG, XIY, PEK, HAK, PKX, HGH, FOC, SJW, NKG, HFE, TYN, KUL, TSN, INC, SHS, HKG and JHG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KWL to TFU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CKG. 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 TFU to KWL

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Air Guilin. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TFU to KWL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to KWL ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 491 miles (790 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).