Ürümqi to Korla (URC–KRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
URC–KRL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Express Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Grant Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 173 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G5 China Express Airlines Also: 3U | 14 | 909 | 0h55 | – | – | 3U |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 4 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| GS Grant Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Korla from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→KRL | TLQ→KRL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 102 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 55m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · KRL: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Korla.
Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.
URC–KRL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to KRL
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Korla Licheng Airport (KRL) are connected by nonstop service from China Express Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Grant Aviation. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to KRL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to KRL is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 173 miles (278 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yining, Karamay and Bole Alashankou. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ).