KWL
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
Guilin · ChinaICAO ZGKL
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) is an airport serving Guilin, China, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 25° 13' 5.2" N, 110° 2' 20.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 570 feet (174 meters) above sea level. With 40 direct destinations served by 27 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8).
Destinations
40
Airlines
27
Elevation ft
570/ 174m
Asia/Shanghai
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KWL
ICAO Code
ZGKL
City
Guilin
Country
China
Elevation
570 ft
Local Time
12:26 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:25.2181°
Longitude:110.0390°
Popular Routes from KWL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HGH | Hangzhou, China | 724 mi | 1h 52m | short-haul | 297 kg | View |
| PVG | Shanghai, China | 825 mi | 2h 4m | short-haul | 339 kg | View |
| CGO | Zhengzhou, China | 680 mi | 1h 47m | short-haul | 279 kg | View |
| CKG | Chongqing, China | 374 mi | 1h 12m | short-haul | 153 kg | View |
| XIY | Xi'an, China | 640 mi | 1h 43m | short-haul | 263 kg | View |
| XMN | Xiamen, China | 510 mi | 1h 28m | short-haul | 209 kg | View |
| CTU | Chengdu, China | 524 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 215 kg | View |
| PEK | Beijing, China | 1,092 mi | 2h 44m | medium-haul | 274 kg | View |
| FOC | Fuzhou, China | 603 mi | 1h 38m | short-haul | 247 kg | View |
| NGB | Ninbo, China | 769 mi | 1h 57m | short-haul | 316 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KWL
27 active airlines serving Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.
Air China
CAChina
Air Foyle
GSUnited Kingdom
AirAsia
AKMalaysia
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
Bangkok Airways
PGThailand
Canadian National Airways
CNCanada
Cargo Plus Aviation
8LUnited Arab Emirates
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
Caucasus Airlines
NSGeorgia
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China SSS
9CChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Dragonair
KADRAGON
EVA Air
BRTaiwan
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
Hong Kong Airlines
HXHong Kong SAR of China
Huaxia
G5China
Japan Air System
JDJapan
Juneyao Airlines
HOChina
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Potomac Air
BKUnited States
Shandong Airlines
SCChina
Shanghai Airlines
FMChina
Shenzhen Airlines
ZHChina
Sichuan Airlines
3UChina
West Air China
PNChina
Xiamen Airlines
MFChina
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liuzhou Bailian Airport | LZH | Liuzhou | China | 130 km |
| Liping Airport | HZH | Liping | China | 151 km |
| Libo Airport | LLB | Libo | China | 211 km |
| Zhijiang Airport | HJJ | Zhijiang | China | 249 km |
| Lingling Airport | LLF | Yongzhou | China | 201 km |
| Wuzhou Changzhoudao Airport | WUZ | Wuzhou | China | 230 km |
| Tongren Fenghuang Airport | TEN | Tongren | China | 304 km |
| Dayong Airport | DYG | Dayong | China | 432 km |
Other Airports in China
Aksu Airport
AKUAksu
Altay Air Base
AATAltay
Anqing Tianzhushan Airport
AQGAnqing
Anshan Air Base
AOGAnshan
Anshun Huangguoshu Airport
AVAAnshun
Arxan Yi'ershi Airport
YIEArxan
Baise Youjiang Airport
AEBBaise
Changbaishan Airport
NBSBaishan
Qamdo Bangda Airport
BPXBangda
Baoshan Yunduan Airport
BSDBaoshan
Baotou Airport
BAVBaotou
Bayannur Tianjitai Airport
RLKBayannur
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 25° 13' 5.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 110° 2' 20.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 25.218100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 110.039001
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 12:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 570 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 174 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Guilin Liangjiang International Airport?
The IATA code for Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is KWL, and its ICAO code is ZGKL. The airport is located in Guilin, China.
How many destinations can you fly to from KWL?
There are 40 direct destinations available from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin, China.
What airlines fly from KWL?
There are 27 airlines operating from KWL, including Air China, Air Foyle, AirAsia, Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and more.
What timezone is Guilin Liangjiang International Airport in?
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Guilin Liangjiang International Airport?
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport sits at an elevation of 570 feet (174 meters) above sea level.
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