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
5h 10m
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Korla
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,847 mi 5h 10m nonstop -2h behind 8 1-stop hubs

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, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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.
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Tue
1
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Wed
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Thu
1
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Fri
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Sat
1
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to KRL.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
CGO ~11h 5m LHW ~11h 23m XIY ~14h 48m TFU ~19h 58m URC ~20h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
586
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 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.
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
1-stop connections8 hubs
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 approximately 5h 10m. The route covers 1,847 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from TAO to KRL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGO, LHW, XIY, TFU, URC, CKG, CAN and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Korla is 2 hours behind Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
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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 ranges from 5 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,847 miles (2,972 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.