Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Korla (TAO–KRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
32N
9:45 AM
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2:55 PM
+06
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MU China Eastern
32N
4:20 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
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 40m 3U9HCA → 3UCAGS Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Korla flights
URC Ürümqi 7h GSMUSC → 3UG5 Ürümqi (URC) to Korla flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 40m 3UCAPN → 3UG5 Chongqing (CKG) to Korla flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 7h 45m 3U8L9C → 3UCAQW Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Korla flights
CGO Zhengzhou 8h 5m 3UQW → CAPNSC Zhengzhou (CGO) to Korla flights
PEK Beijing 8h 35m CAMUNZ → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Korla flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 16h 40m CAFMHO → 3UMU Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Korla flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 17h 35m 3UMUQW → 9CCAZH Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Korla flights
TYN Taiyuan 19h 51m DRHUMU → GT Taiyuan (TYN) to Korla flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) ~7h 39m → GT Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Korla flights
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Korla
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,847 mi 5h 10m nonstop -2h behind

TAO–KRL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,847 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–KRL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 3 32N 5h10 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (3 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, TAO to KRL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to KRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
XIY ~6h 40m URC ~7h 0m TNA ~7h 39m CKG ~7h 40m TFU ~7h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
710
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 Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Korla Licheng Airport.
Metric TAO→KRL TNA→KRL
Distance from TAO – 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 3
Flight time 5h 10m 5h 10m
Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Korla flights
Airports within 200 miles of TAO 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 Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · KRL: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 4:00 PM in Korla.
Distance & Flight Time
1,847 mi / 2,972 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 10m gate to gate.
Getting to TAO

Qingdao Metro Line 8 connects Qingdao North Railway Station and the urban rail network to Jiaodong Airport in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. The new Jiaodong Airport replaced the former Liuting Airport in 2021 and is located further from the city centre (~55 km from downtown). Airport shuttle buses depart from major city transport hubs for CNY 30–40.DiDi and taxis from central Qingdao cost CNY 120–180 depending on traffic. Driving via Jihe Expressway and the airport spur takes 50–70 minutes in normal conditions. The greater distance from the city means surface travel times are longer than at the former airport.

Facts

TAO–KRL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Korla route.
Route details
Distance1,847 mi / 2,972 km
Flight time5h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TAO
Full nameQingdao Jiaodong International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: KRL
Full nameKorla Licheng Airport
IATA / ICAOKRL / ZWKL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,041 ft / 927 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to KRL flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Korla Licheng Airport take about 5h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,847 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TAO to KRL: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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, Ürümqi Tianshan and Chongqing Jiangbei.
Korla is 2 hours behind Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Yes, return flights from KRL to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 TAO to KRL

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Korla Licheng Airport (KRL) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TAO to KRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to KRL is about 5 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,847 miles (2,972 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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