Day trip from Guilin to Kaili
Kaili lies 273 km (170 mi) north-west of Guilin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 273 km (170 mi) apart, Kaili is a realistic day trip from Guilin: about 4 h 27 min each way by road.
| Guilin | Kaili | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1.6 million | 275,745 |
| Elevation | 141 m (463 ft) | 701 m (2,300 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
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Staying in Kaili
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Common questions
How far is Kaili from Guilin?
273 km (170 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Guilin; by road roughly 334 km (207 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guilin to Kaili by road?
About 4 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guilin and Kaili?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
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.