Korla to Shanghai (Minhang) (KRL–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU6218+1
MU China Eastern
32N
4:00 PM
+06 TT2
8:50 PM
CST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U5379cs
3U Sichuan
32N
8:45 AM
CST T2
2:55 PM
+06
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6217+1
MU China Eastern
32N
8:45 AM
CST T2
2:55 PM
+06
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Korla to Shanghai (Minhang)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,068 mi 4h 50m nonstop +2h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

KRL–SHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,068 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KRL–SHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 4h50 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 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 SHA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KRL to SHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
439
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 Shanghai (Minhang) from Korla

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Metric KRL→SHA URC→SHA
Distance from KRL 173 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7
Weekly flights 7 137
Flight time 4h 50m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of KRL with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Shanghai (Minhang) is 2 hours ahead of Korla.
KRL: +06 · SHA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Korla, it's 8:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Distance & Flight Time
2,068 mi / 3,328 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m.
Getting from SHA

Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.

Shanghai (Minhang) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.

Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.

KRL–SHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Korla to Shanghai (Minhang) route.
Route details
Distance2,068 mi / 3,328 km
Flight time4h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: KRL
IATA / ICAOKRL / ZWKL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,041 ft / 927 m
Destination: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KRL to SHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Korla Licheng Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport take approximately 4h 50m. The route covers 2,068 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from KRL to SHA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AAT, URC, TFU, CGO, SJW, XIY, TAO, CKG, PEK, PKX and LHW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shanghai (Minhang) is 2 hours ahead of Korla.
Yes, return flights from SHA 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.
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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 KRL to SHA

Korla Licheng Airport (KRL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KRL to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KRL to SHA ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,068 miles (3,328 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 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).