Distance From Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, KWL - PHL Distance

The distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 7927 miles or 12756 kilometers or 6884 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 Guilin (Lingui) ( China ) to Philadelphia ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guilin (Lingui) and Philadelphia takes around 18 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, Guilin (Lingui), China to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, United States is 18 hours 13 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 • KWL - PHL

Kilometers		12756 km
Statute Miles		7927 miles
Nautical Miles		6884 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 13 minutes

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Flight Route Map - KWL to PHL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Guilin (Lingui), China and Philadelphia, United States. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWL - PHL

Time difference between Guilin (Lingui) (China) and Philadelphia (United States) is 12 Hours.
Philadelphia time is 12 Hours behind Guilin (Lingui).

Location	Local Time
Guilin (Lingui) (China)	2026-03-21, 11:51:29 CST
Philadelphia (United States)	2026-03-20, 23:51:29 EDT

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

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

Destination

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL / KPHL) Philadelphia, United States