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

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7:25 AM
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11:58 AM
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Beijing to Korla
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,587 mi 6h 33m nonstop -2h behind 14 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 6h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 7 7M8 6h33 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 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, PEK to KRL 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to KRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
AAT ~8h 25m KRY ~8h 25m AKU ~11h 56m HMI ~16h 32m URC ~19h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
908
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 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 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7 5
Flight time 6h 33m 4h 55m 4h 30m
Beijing (PKX) to Korla flights · Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Korla flights
Airports within 200 miles of PEK with service to Korla Licheng Airport.
Know before you go

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 6h 33m.
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.

Facts

PEK–KRL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Korla route.
Route details
Distance1,587 mi / 2,553 km
Flight time6h 33m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: KRL
Full nameKorla Licheng Airport
IATA / ICAOKRL / ZWKL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,041 ft / 927 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to KRL flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Korla Licheng Airport take approximately 6h 33m. The route covers 1,587 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PEK to KRL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AAT, KRY, AKU, HMI, URC, LHW, TFU, XIY, CGO, CKG, TAO, CAN, HTN and KHG. 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.
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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 PEK to KRL

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Korla Licheng Airport (KRL) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to KRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to KRL ranges from 6 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,587 miles (2,553 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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