Chengdu (Jianyang) to Korla (TFU–KRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TFU–KRL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Qingdao Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,283 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 14 | 320, 32N | 3h50-4h | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
| QW Qingdao Airlines Also: 3U | 4 | 32N | 3h50 | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Korla from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→KRL | CKG→KRL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 139 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | 16 |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 3h 55m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · KRL: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 4:00 PM in Korla.
Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.
Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.
TFU–KRL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to KRL
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Korla Licheng Airport (KRL) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Qingdao Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to KRL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to KRL is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,283 miles (2,064 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Hami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).