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

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1,588 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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MU6269+1
MU China Eastern
32N
10:10 AM
CST
3:00 PM
+06
4h 50m
76%
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CZ5604+1
CZ China Southern
738
1:35 PM
CST
6:15 PM
+06
4h 40m
71%
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3U1468cs
3U Sichuan
7M8
1:35 PM
CST
6:15 PM
+06
4h 40m
77%
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CZ5603+1
CZ China Southern
7M8
8:25 AM
+06
12:25 PM
CST
4h
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3U1467cs
3U Sichuan
738
8:25 AM
+06 T2
12:25 PM
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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
URC Ürümqi 6h 3UCZEY → 3UCZG5 Ürümqi (URC) to Korla flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 6h 18m 9CEYKN → 9CCAZH Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Korla flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 48m 3UCZEY → 3UCAGS Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Korla flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 7h 35m 3UCZEY → 3UCACZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Korla flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 35m 3UCZEY → 3UG5 Chongqing (CKG) to Korla flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 8h 5m 3UA6CZ → MF Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Korla flights
YIN Ili (Yining / Ghulja) 8h 15m 3UCZ → 3UG5 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (YIN) to Korla flights
HGH Hangzhou 9h 10m 3UEYJD → MU Hangzhou (HGH) to Korla flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 18h 55m 3UFMKN → 3UMU Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Korla flights
HMI Hami 23h 13m KN → 3UG5 Hami (HMI) to Korla flights
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Beijing to Korla
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,588 mi 4h 40m nonstop -2h behind

PKX–KRL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,588 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PKX–KRL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U 7 738 4h40 – SkyTeam 3U
KN China United Airlines 7 – – – – –
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U 7 32N 4h50 – SkyTeam 3U
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 3U
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: KN (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PKX 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
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PKX to KRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
URC ~6h 0m LHW ~6h 18m XIY ~6h 48m TFU ~7h 35m CKG ~7h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
995
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 PKX→KRL PEK→KRL SJW→KRL
Distance from PKX – 41 mi 125 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 3
Weekly flights 21 28 14
Flight time 4h 40m 4h 40m 4h 30m
Beijing (PEK) to Korla flights · Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Korla flights · Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Korla flights
Airports within 200 miles of PKX 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.
PKX: CST · KRL: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 4:00 PM in Korla.
Distance & Flight Time
1,588 mi / 2,555 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

PKX–KRL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Korla route.
Route details
Distance1,588 mi / 2,555 km
Flight time4h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PKX
Full nameBeijing Daxing International Airport
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
Destination: KRL
Full nameKorla Licheng Airport
IATA / ICAOKRL / ZWKL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,041 ft / 927 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PKX to KRL flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Korla Licheng Airport take about 4h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,588 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from PKX to KRL: China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines and China Eastern 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 Ürümqi Tianshan, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Xi'an Xianyang.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KRL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Korla is 2 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from KRL to PKX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PEK, SJW and TNA. 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 PKX to KRL

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Korla Licheng Airport (KRL) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PKX to KRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PKX to KRL is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,588 miles (2,555 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK), Shijiazhuang (SJW) and Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).