Korla to Beijing (KRL–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

KRL Airport Page →
1,587 mi airlines 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 26m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ZH1258cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
1:10 PM
+06 TT2
5:15 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1258+1
CA Air China
7M8
2:29 PM
+06 TT2
6:08 PM
CST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1260+1
CA Air China
738
8:00 PM
+06 TT2
11:55 PM+1
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH1257cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
7:30 AM
CST TT2
12:25 PM
+06
6h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1257+1
CA Air China
7M8
7:30 AM
CST T2
12:25 PM
+06
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1259
CA Air China
738
2:35 PM
CST T2
7:15 PM
+06
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Korla to Beijing
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,587 mi 1h 39m nonstop +2h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

KRL–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,587 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KRL–PEK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: ZH 14 738, 7M8 1h39-3h55 Star Alliance ZH
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, ZH
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 PEK direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KRL to PEK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
869
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 Beijing from Korla

Nearby airports with service to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Metric KRL→PEK URC→PEK
Distance from KRL 173 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7
Weekly flights 21 180
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 22m
Airports within 200 miles of KRL with service to Beijing Capital International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Korla, it's 8:00 PM in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,587 mi / 2,553 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m to 3h 55m.
Getting from PEK

Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.

Beijing Climate

Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.

Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.

KRL–PEK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Korla to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance1,587 mi / 2,553 km
Flight time1h 39m to 3h 55m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: KRL
IATA / ICAOKRL / ZWKL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,041 ft / 927 m
Destination: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KRL to PEK flights.
Nonstop flights from Korla Licheng Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport take approximately 1h 39m to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,587 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from KRL to PEK. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AAT, KHG, HTN, AKU, TFU, URC, YIN, HMI, CGO, CKG, XIY, TAO, LHW, SHA and KRY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Korla.
Yes, return flights from PEK 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 PEK

Korla Licheng Airport (KRL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KRL to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KRL to PEK ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,587 miles (2,553 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ürümqi (URC).