Distance From Bowman Field to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, LOU - KWL Distance

The distance from Bowman Field (LOU) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) is 7937 miles or 12772 kilometers or 6892 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Louisville ( United States ) to Guilin (Lingui) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Louisville and Guilin (Lingui) takes around 18 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bowman Field, Louisville, United States to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, Guilin (Lingui), China is 18 hours 14 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LOU - KWL

Kilometers		12772 km
Statute Miles		7937 miles
Nautical Miles		6892 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 14 minutes

Bowman Field to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Flight Route Map - LOU to KWL Flight Path

Location of Bowman Field & Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Louisville to Guilin (Lingui) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Louisville, United States and Guilin (Lingui), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOU - KWL

Time difference between Louisville (United States) and Guilin (Lingui) (China) is 13 Hours.
Guilin (Lingui) time is 13 Hours ahead of Louisville.

Location	Local Time
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-14, 00:40:20 EST
Guilin (Lingui) (China)	2025-12-14, 13:40:20 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bowman Field (LOU / KLOU) Louisville, United States

Destination

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL / ZGKL) Guilin (Lingui), China