HKG to KWL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) is 510 km (317 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (KWL to HKG).
How far is it from Hong Kong to Guilin (Lingui)?
The great-circle distance between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) is 510 km (317 mi, 275 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 HKG to KWL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KWL is roughly northwest of HKG.
How is the HKG to KWL route written in code?
The pair is written HKG-KWL in IATA codes and VHHH-ZGKL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hong Kong International Airport is HKG (VHHH), Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is KWL (ZGKL).
| HKG | KWL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Guilin Liangjiang International Airport |
| ICAO code | VHHH | ZGKL |
| Country | Hong Kong | China |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 570 ft |
| Rank by connections | #20 | #153 |
VHHH starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; ZGKL starts with Z, the prefix for China and Mongolia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KWL sits 542 ft (165 m) higher than HKG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HKG to KWL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX | Cathay Pacific | CPA | Cathay | Active |
| HX | Hong Kong Airlines | CRK | Bauhinia | Active |
| KA | Dragonair | HDA | Hong Kong Dragon Airlines | Active |
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 Hong Kong from Guilin (Lingui)?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) are 510 km (317 mi, 275 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HKG to KWL?
A typical nonstop flight between HKG and KWL takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWL from HKG?
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) lies roughly northwest of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Which airlines fly HKG to KWL?
3 airlines appear on the HKG-KWL route in the open dataset, including Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Dragonair.
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