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KWL to SGF: distance & flight time
Guilin (Guilin Liangjiang International Airport) → Springfield (Springfield Branson National Airport)
7,860 mi
12,650 km · 6,830 nm
15h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,860 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 53m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWL — Guilin Liangjiang International Airport · Guilin, China
- SGF — Springfield Branson National Airport · Springfield, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KWL
- LZH · Liuzhou Bailian Airport81 mi away
- HZH · Liping Airport94 mi away
- WGN · Shaoyang Wugang Airport116 mi away
- LLF · Lingling Airport125 mi away
Near SGF
- BKG · Branson Airport50 mi away
- JLN · Joplin Regional Airport61 mi away
- HRO · Boone County Airport69 mi away
- AIZ · Lee C Fine Memorial Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWL from SGF?
The flight distance from Guilin (KWL) to Springfield (SGF) is 7,860 miles (12,650 km, 6,830 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWL to SGF?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 53m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KWL to SGF?
Nonstop service on KWL–SGF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 53m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Guilin and Springfield?
Springfield is 13 hours behind Guilin.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWL to SGF?
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Why are some KWL to SGF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KWL–SGF tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.