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

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1,587 mi airlines 21/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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

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Beijing to Korla
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,587 mi 4h 40m nonstop -2h behind 18 1-stop hubs

PEK–KRL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,587 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–KRL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: ZH 14 738, 7M8 4h40-4h55 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, PEK to KRL 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 PEK to KRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
843
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 Korla from Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Korla Licheng Airport.
Metric PEK→KRL PKX→KRL SJW→KRL
Distance from PEK 41 mi 160 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 21 14 10
Flight time 4h 40m 4h 40m 6h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of PEK with service to Korla Licheng Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 4:00 PM in Korla.
Distance & Flight Time
1,587 mi / 2,553 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m to 6h 55m.
Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

PEK–KRL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Korla route.
Route details
Distance1,587 mi / 2,553 km
Flight time4h 40m to 6h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: KRL
IATA / ICAOKRL / ZWKL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,041 ft / 927 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to KRL flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Korla Licheng Airport take approximately 4h 40m to 6h 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 PEK to KRL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HMI, AAT, KWE, KMG, CAN, KHG, HTN, URC, TAO, CGO, XIY, TFU, CKG, LHW, SHA, YIN, AKU and KRY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Korla is 2 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from KRL to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PKX and SJW. 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 PEK to KRL

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

PEK to KRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to KRL ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 6 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

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via HMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).