CKG to KWL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) is 601 km (373 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (KWL to CKG).
How far is it from Chongqing to Guilin (Lingui)?
The great-circle distance between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) is 601 km (373 mi, 324 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CKG to KWL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KWL is roughly southeast of CKG.
How is the CKG to KWL route written in code?
The pair is written CKG-KWL in IATA codes and ZUCK-ZGKL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is CKG (ZUCK), Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is KWL (ZGKL).
| CKG | KWL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | Guilin Liangjiang International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUCK | ZGKL |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft | 570 ft |
| Rank by connections | #39 | #153 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KWL sits 795 ft (242 m) lower than CKG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CKG to KWL
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | Active |
| MF | Xiamen Airlines | CXA | Xiamen Air | Active |
| PN | West Air China | CHB | West China | Active |
| SC | Shandong Airlines | CDG | Shandong | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: CA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chongqing from Guilin (Lingui)?
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) are 601 km (373 mi, 324 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CKG to KWL?
A typical nonstop flight between CKG and KWL takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWL from CKG?
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) lies roughly southeast of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).
Which airlines fly CKG to KWL?
5 airlines appear on the CKG-KWL route in the open dataset, including China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines.
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