Lashio to Guilin flights
Guilin lies 1,299 km (807 mi) east of Lashio, +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.
| Lashio | Guilin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | China |
| Population | 131,000 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 845 m (2,772 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | LSH, 5 km out | KWL, 27 km out |
Clocks in Guilin are 1 h 30 min ahead of Lashio right now, so a 2 h 25 min journey lands 3 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guilin
Crossing from Myanmar into China: money changes from the Kyat to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilin Liangjiang International Airport | KWL | 27 km (17 mi) | 10,499 ft | 570 ft |
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Staying in Guilin
Our booking partner lists 325 places to stay in Guilin. Of the 319 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (175), and 14 are five-star. Across 26 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 8,479 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guilin from Lashio?
1,299 km (807 mi) in a straight line, east of Lashio.
How long does it take to get from Lashio to Guilin 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 Lashio and Guilin?
Guilin is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Lashio to Guilin flights?
Typically Lashio Airport (LSH) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL).
What currency do I need in Guilin?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Guilin?
Our booking partner lists 325 places to stay in Guilin, bookable on this site.
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.