Guilin (KWL) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Guilin (KWL) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 801 miles (1,289 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nanchang, Wuhan and Fuzhou and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from KWL to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KWL to SHA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
KWL to SHA with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Wuhan (WUH)Air Guilin, then Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 moreGT
- Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
QW - Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
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- Via Jinjiang (JJN)9 Air, then Spring Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 2 moreAQ+1
- Via Jieyang (SWA)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Greater Bay Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and 2 moreHB
+1 - Via Linyi (LYI)Beijing Capital Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Air Guilin, Shandong Airlines and 1 more, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern AirlinesGT
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Air Guilin, then Spring Airlines, Air China and 5 moreGT
+4 - Via Qingdao (TAO)Qingdao Airlines and Air Guilin, then Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 2 moreQWGT+1
- Via Jinan (TNA)Shandong Airlines the whole wayGTGX
- Via Haikou (HAK)Air Guilin, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more, then Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 1 moreGTQW+1
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+3+1
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China and Air Guilin, then Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 1 moreGT
KWL to SHA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from KWL to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Guilin (KWL) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Guilin from Shanghai by plane?
Guilin (KWL) and Shanghai (SHA) are 801 miles (1,289 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KWL to SHA award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does KWL to SHA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KWL to SHA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Guilin and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Nanchang (KHN), Wuhan (WUH), Fuzhou (FOC), Xiamen (XMN) and Jinjiang (JJN). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Nanchang.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.