Chengdu (Jianyang) to Korla (TFU–KRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA2521+1
CA Air China
32N
7:05 AM
CST TT2
10:55 AM
+06
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH4019cs
ZH Shenzhen
320
7:05 AM
CST TT2
10:55 AM
+06
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW6103
QW Qingdao
320
10:10 AM
CST TT2
2:00 PM
+06
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2507+1
CA Air China
32N
6:10 PM
CST TT2
10:00 PM
+06
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH1007cs
ZH Shenzhen
32N
6:10 PM
CST T2
10:00 PM
+06
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH1008cs
ZH Shenzhen
32N
8:00 AM
+06
11:40 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2508+1
CA Air China
32N
8:00 AM
+06 TT2
11:40 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH4020cs
ZH Shenzhen
32N
11:45 AM
+06 TT2
3:25 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2522+1
CA Air China
32N
11:45 AM
+06 TT2
3:25 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW6104
QW Qingdao
320
2:55 PM
+06 TT2
6:45 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Korla
2 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 1,283 mi 5h 50m nonstop -2h behind 26 1-stop hubs

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 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–KRL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: ZH 14 32N 5h50 Star Alliance ZH
QW Qingdao Airlines 4 320 5h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – QW, ZH
32N Airbus A320neo – CA, ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (14 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: QW (4 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TFU to KRL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to KRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
845
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.

Other ways to reach Korla from Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Korla Licheng Airport.
Metric TFU→KRL CKG→KRL
Distance from TFU 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 32 16
Flight time 5h 50m 3h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of TFU with service to Korla Licheng Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Korla is 2 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · KRL: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 4:00 PM in Korla.
Distance & Flight Time
1,283 mi / 2,064 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 50m.
Getting to TFU

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

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Korla route.
Route details
Distance1,283 mi / 2,064 km
Flight time5h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights32 out / 32 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: KRL
IATA / ICAOKRL / ZWKL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,041 ft / 927 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to KRL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Korla Licheng Airport take approximately 5h 50m. The route covers 1,283 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China and Qingdao Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from TFU to KRL. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JGN, TLQ, AAT, KWE, KMG, ACF, SHF, CKG, CAN, HTN, KHG, KCA, TWC, AKU, YIN, LHW, URC, XIY, PEK, HMI, PKX, CGO, TAO, KRY, SHA and SJW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Korla is 2 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
Yes, return flights from KRL to TFU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CKG. 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 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 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TFU to KRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to KRL ranges from 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,283 miles (2,064 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via JGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).