Korla to Zhengzhou (KRL–CGO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,577 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 52m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
PN6310
PN West
320
12:10 PM
+06 TT2
4:05 PM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH2636
ZH Shenzhen
7M8
3:35 PM
+06 TT2
7:30 PM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC2278+1
SC Shandong
7M8
3:35 PM
+06 TT2
7:30 PM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PN6390
PN West
320
6:40 PM
+06 TT2
10:50 PM+1
CST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PN6309
PN West
320
7:00 AM
CST TT2
11:25 AM
+06
4h 25m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4731cs
CA Air China
7M8
10:20 AM
CST T2
2:50 PM
+06
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH2635cs
ZH Shenzhen
7M8
10:20 AM
CST TT2
2:50 PM
+06
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC2277+2
SC Shandong
7M8
10:20 AM
CST TT2
2:50 PM
+06
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PN6389
PN West
320
1:20 PM
CST T2
5:50 PM
+06
4h 30m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 5h 20m 9CCA MUSCUQ Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Zhengzhou flights
URC Ürümqi 5h 45m 3UCZG5 3UCACZ Ürümqi (URC) to Zhengzhou flights
CKG Chongqing 6h 30m 3UG5 3UCZPN Chongqing (CKG) to Zhengzhou flights
KRY Karamay 6h 35m 3UG5 GJ Karamay (KRY) to Zhengzhou flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 35m 3UCAQW 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Zhengzhou flights
HMI Hami 7h 5m 3UG5 3UCZFU Hami (HMI) to Zhengzhou flights
YIN Ili (Yining / Ghulja) 8h 10m 3UG5 9CUQ Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (YIN) to Zhengzhou flights
KHG Kashgar 8h 10m 3UEU 3UCZGJ Kashgar (KHG) to Zhengzhou flights
AKU Aksu (Onsu) 9h 20m 3UG5 FUGJUQ Aksu (Onsu) (AKU) to Zhengzhou flights
PEK Beijing 9h 38m CAZH CANZZH Beijing (PEK) to Zhengzhou flights
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Korla to Zhengzhou
5 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 1,577 mi 3h 55m nonstop +2h ahead

KRL–CGO is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. West Air, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,577 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KRL–CGO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PN West Air 14 320 3h55-4h10
SC Shandong Airlines 7 7M8 3h55
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 7 7M8 3h55 Star Alliance
8L Redhill Aviation 0
9H Air Changan 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – SC, ZH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + 9H + PN + SC (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: ZH (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KRL to CGO direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KRL to CGO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
787
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.

Other ways to reach Zhengzhou from Korla

Nearby airports with service to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport.
Metric KRL→CGO URC→CGO
Distance from KRL 173 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 12
Weekly flights 28 160
Flight time 3h 55m 2h 17m
Airports within 200 miles of KRL with service to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Zhengzhou is 2 hours ahead of Korla.
KRL: +06 · CGO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Korla, it's 8:00 PM in Zhengzhou.
Distance & Flight Time
1,577 mi / 2,538 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m gate to gate.
Getting from CGO

Metro Line 2 runs from the airport to central Zhengzhou and Zhengzhou East Station (high-speed rail hub) in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–25. Taxis and DiDi depart from designated stands outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 70–120. Airport bus routes serve multiple hotel and transport hubs across the city.Zhengzhou is a major high-speed rail node with frequent connections to Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Wuhan from Zhengzhou East Station. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.

Zhengzhou Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid at 28–36°C with heavy rainfall; flooding and severe thunderstorms are genuine risks and can disrupt ground operations. Winters (December–February) are cold and dry at −4 to 5°C, with occasional snow and freezing fog causing de-icing delays.

Zhengzhou is prone to extreme weather events, including the historic July 2021 floods. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant. Sandstorms can occur in spring, occasionally reducing visibility at the airport.

KRL–CGO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Korla to Zhengzhou route.
Route details
Distance1,577 mi / 2,538 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights28 out / 35 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KRL
IATA / ICAOKRL / ZWKL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,041 ft / 927 m
Destination: CGO
IATA / ICAOCGO / ZHCC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.6M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KRL to CGO flights.
Nonstop flights from Korla Licheng Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport take about 3h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,577 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from KRL to CGO: West Air, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Redhill Aviation, and others.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Ürümqi Tianshan and Chongqing Jiangbei.
Zhengzhou is 2 hours ahead of Korla.
Yes, return flights from CGO to KRL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include URC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KRL to CGO

Korla Licheng Airport (KRL) and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) are connected by nonstop service from West Air, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Redhill Aviation and Air Changan. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KRL to CGO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KRL to CGO is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,577 miles (2,538 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Ürümqi Tianshan and Chongqing Jiangbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ürümqi (URC).