Guilin to Lashio flights
Lashio lies 1,299 km (807 mi) west of Guilin, -1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Guilin | Lashio | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Myanmar |
| Population | 1.6 million | 131,000 |
| Elevation | 141 m (463 ft) | 845 m (2,772 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | KWL, 27 km out | LSH, 5 km out |
Clocks in Lashio are 1 h 30 min behind Guilin right now, so a 2 h 25 min journey lands only 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lashio
Crossing from China into Myanmar: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Kyat (MMK); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +95; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876.
Airports at each end
Leaving Guilin
Guilin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Lashio
Lashio is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lashio Airport (LSH), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,285 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lashio Airport (regional) | LSH | 5 km (3 mi) | 5,285 ft | 2,450 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lashio from Guilin?
1,299 km (807 mi) in a straight line, west of Guilin.
How long does it take to get from Guilin to Lashio by air?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guilin and Lashio?
Lashio is 1 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Guilin to Lashio flights?
Typically Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Lashio Airport (LSH).
What currency do I need in Lashio?
The Kyat (MMK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.