Day trip from Kaili to Guilin
Guilin lies 273 km (170 mi) south-east of Kaili, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 273 km (170 mi) apart, Guilin is a realistic day trip from Kaili: about 4 h 27 min each way by road.
| Kaili | Guilin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 275,745 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Guilin
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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.
Book a hotel in Guilin
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Common questions
How far is Guilin from Kaili?
273 km (170 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kaili; by road roughly 334 km (207 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kaili to Guilin 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 Kaili and Guilin?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
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.