Ürümqi to Korla (URC–KRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–KRL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Express Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 173 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G5 China Express Airlines | 14 | 909 | 0h50 | – | – | – |
| GS Tianjin Airlines | 7 | E90 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 6 | 738 | 1h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 4 | 738 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Korla from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→KRL | TLQ→KRL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 102 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | 4 |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 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 Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Express Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to KRL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to KRL ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 173 miles (278 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ).