KWL
Guilin City
China
10,495 km
6,522 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
10,495 km
6,522 mi / 5,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

KWL YYC
Airport Name Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code KWL YYC
ICAO Code ZGKL CYYC
City Guilin City Calgary
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 570 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 25.220000, 110.040000 51.110000, -114.020000

Guilin City (KWL) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 10,495 kilometers (6,522 miles / 5,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:37 in Guilin City, it's 22:37 in Calgary. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,987 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Guilin City (KWL) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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