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Flights from Guilin to Kunming

There are no direct flights from Guilin to Kunming. The easiest way is one stop via Chengdu or Lijiang, about 4h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 11m
KWLKMGTFU

Guilin to Kunming at a glance

Fastest journey4h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chengdu or Lijiang

Best ways to fly from Guilin to Kunming

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KWL Chengdu (TFU) KMG
Leg 1: Air China, Air Guilin · Leg 2: Air China, Air Travel, Chengdu Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 17m
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KWL Lijiang (LJG) KMG
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air
Same alliance ~4h 11m
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3
KWL Chongqing (CKG) KMG
Leg 1: Air Guilin · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Lucky Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 04m
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KWL Jinghong (JHG) KMG
Leg 1: 9 Air, Air Guilin · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 19m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
741 km460 miles
Journey time
4h 11mestimate
Time difference
NoneKunming vs Guilin
Currency in Kunming
CNY
Airports
KWL → KMG

Flights from Guilin to Kunming: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guilin to Kunming?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chengdu, Lijiang and Chongqing. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Guilin to Kunming?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 741 km.
Where do you change planes between Guilin and Kunming?
The best connecting points are Chengdu (TFU), Lijiang (LJG), Chongqing (CKG) and Jinghong (JHG). Air China flies both legs via Chengdu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guilin and Kunming?
Guilin: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL). Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

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