Korla to Kuqa (KRL–KCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U4193
3U Sichuan
909
5:15 PM
+06 TT2
6:10 PM
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G52895
G5 China Express
909
5:45 PM
+06
6:40 PM
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3U4194
3U Sichuan
909
11:10 PM
+06
11:55 PM
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0h 45m
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G52896
G5 China Express
909
11:40 PM
+06
12:30 AM+1
+06
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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
YIN Ili (Yining / Ghulja) 2h 38m 3UG5 → 3UEUG5 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (YIN) to Kuqa flights
URC Ürümqi 3h 8m 3UCZG5 → 3UCZ Ürümqi (URC) to Kuqa flights
AKU Aksu (Onsu) 3h 45m 3UG5 → 3UEUG5 Aksu (Onsu) (AKU) to Kuqa flights
QSZ Shache 8h 3UG5 → EU Shache (QSZ) to Kuqa flights
KHG Kashgar 8h 15m 3UEU → 3UG5 Kashgar (KHG) to Kuqa flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 11h 45m 3UGSMU → MU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kuqa flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 12h 15m 3UCAQW → CAZH Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kuqa flights
CGO Zhengzhou 16h 16m 8LPNSC → 3UQW Zhengzhou (CGO) to Kuqa flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 23h 55m 9CCA → 3U9CQW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Kuqa flights
KRY Karamay 24h 3UG5 → EU Karamay (KRY) to Kuqa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Korla to Kuqa
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 169 mi 0h 55m nonstop

KRL–KCA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and China Express Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 169 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KRL–KCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 909 0h55 – – –
G5 China Express Airlines 7 909 0h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
909 Convair 990 – 3U, G5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + G5 (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KRL to KCA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KRL to KCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
YIN ~2h 38m URC ~3h 8m AKU ~3h 45m QSZ ~8h 0m KHG ~8h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
222
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kuqa from Korla

Nearby airports with service to Kuqa Qiuci Airport.
Metric KRL→KCA URC→KCA
Distance from KRL – 173 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 14 28
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 10m
Ürümqi (URC) to Kuqa flights
Airports within 200 miles of KRL with service to Kuqa Qiuci Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kuqa is 0 hours the same as Korla.
KRL: +06 · KCA: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Korla, it's 6:00 PM in Kuqa.
Distance & Flight Time
169 mi / 272 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

KRL–KCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Korla to Kuqa route.
Route details
Distance169 mi / 272 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KRL
Full nameKorla Licheng Airport
IATA / ICAOKRL / ZWKL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,041 ft / 927 m
Destination: KCA
Full nameKuqa Qiuci Airport
IATA / ICAOKCA / ZWKC
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,524 ft / 1,074 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KRL to KCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Korla Licheng Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport take about 0h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 169 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from KRL to KCA: Sichuan Airlines and China Express Airlines.
This route has 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 Yining, Ürümqi Tianshan and Aksu Hongqipo.
Yes, return flights from KCA 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 KCA

Korla Licheng Airport (KRL) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and China Express Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KRL to KCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KRL to KCA is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 169 miles (272 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yining, Ürümqi Tianshan and Aksu Hongqipo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ürümqi (URC).