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

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3U Sichuan
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2:55 PM
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MU China Eastern
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8:45 AM
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+06
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MU China Eastern
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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
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 3U9CCA → 3UCAGS Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Korla flights
TYN Taiyuan 7h 10m 9CCAFM → GT Taiyuan (TYN) to Korla flights
CGO Zhengzhou 7h 15m FMMU → CAPNSC Zhengzhou (CGO) to Korla flights
URC Ürümqi 7h 20m 3U9CCA → 3UG5 Ürümqi (URC) to Korla flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 7h 40m CAFMHO → MU Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Korla flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 7h 43m MUSCZH → GT Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Korla flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 7h 50m 3U9CCA → 3UCAQW Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Korla flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 55m 3U9CCA → 3UG5 Chongqing (CKG) to Korla flights
PEK Beijing 8h 5m 3UCAHU → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Korla flights
PKX Beijing 8h 10m 3UCZFM → 3UCZKN Beijing (PKX) to Korla flights
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Shanghai (Minhang) to Korla
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,068 mi 6h 10m nonstop -2h behind

SHA–KRL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,068 miles in approximately 6h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHA–KRL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U 7 32N 6h10 – SkyTeam 3U
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 3U, MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (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, SHA to KRL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to KRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
XIY ~7h 0m TYN ~7h 10m CGO ~7h 15m URC ~7h 20m TAO ~7h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
526
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 4:00 PM in Korla.
Distance & Flight Time
2,068 mi / 3,328 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 10m gate to gate.
Getting to SHA

Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.

Facts

SHA–KRL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Korla route.
Route details
Distance2,068 mi / 3,328 km
Flight time6h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHA
Full nameShanghai Hongqiao International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: KRL
Full nameKorla Licheng Airport
IATA / ICAOKRL / ZWKL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,041 ft / 927 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to KRL flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Korla Licheng Airport take about 6h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 2,068 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SHA to KRL: 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 Xi'an Xianyang, Taiyuan Wusu and Zhengzhou Xinzheng.
Korla is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).
Yes, return flights from KRL to SHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SHA to KRL

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Korla Licheng Airport (KRL) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SHA to KRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to KRL is about 6 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,068 miles (3,328 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xi'an Xianyang, Taiyuan Wusu and Zhengzhou Xinzheng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.