Kunming to Korla (KMG–KRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 3U8LCA → 3UCAQW Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Korla flights
CKG Chongqing 6h 25m 3U8LMU → 3UG5 Chongqing (CKG) to Korla flights
URC Ürümqi 6h 40m 3UCZMU → 3UG5 Ürümqi (URC) to Korla flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 50m 3U8L9H → 3UCAGS Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Korla flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 6h 55m 3U8L9C → 9CCAZH Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Korla flights
TYN Taiyuan 7h 55m 8LDRKY → GT Taiyuan (TYN) to Korla flights
CGO Zhengzhou 8h 15m 3U8LCZ → CAPNSC Zhengzhou (CGO) to Korla flights
PKX Beijing 8h 55m 3UCZEY → 3UCZKN Beijing (PKX) to Korla flights
PEK Beijing 11h 35m 3U8LCA → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Korla flights
SJW Shijiazhuang 14h 35m 8L9CKN → MFNSRY Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Korla flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kunming to Korla
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,491 mi 4h 45m nonstop -2h behind

KMG–KRL had nonstop service from Redhill Aviation and China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,491 miles in 4h 45m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KMG–KRL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 0 – – – – –
CZ China Southern Airlines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: CZ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to KRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
TFU ~6h 0m CKG ~6h 25m URC ~6h 40m XIY ~6h 50m LHW ~6h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
913
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Korla is 2 hours behind Kunming.
KMG: CST · KRL: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 4:00 PM in Korla.
Distance & Flight Time
1,491 mi / 2,399 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m gate to gate.
Getting to KMG

Kunming Metro Line 6 runs from Kunming South Railway Station and Guangfu Road to the airport in 40–55 minutes (¥6–8). Trains operate 6am to 11pm and bypass the expressway congestion that affects taxis during peak hours.

The airport is 26km northeast of central Kunming. Taxis cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes. Airport express coaches (¥25–30) serve major hotels. Traffic on the Kunming–Changshui Expressway can be heavy during holidays.

Facts

KMG–KRL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Korla route.
Route details
Distance1,491 mi / 2,399 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: KRL
Full nameKorla Licheng Airport
IATA / ICAOKRL / ZWKL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,041 ft / 927 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to KRL flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Korla Licheng Airport take about 4h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,491 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from KMG to KRL: Redhill Aviation and China Southern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing Jiangbei and Ürümqi Tianshan.
Korla is 2 hours behind Kunming.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KMG to KRL

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Korla Licheng Airport (KRL) had nonstop service from Redhill Aviation and China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

KMG to KRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to KRL is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,491 miles (2,399 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing Jiangbei and Ürümqi Tianshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.