China · 1,846 miles (2,971 km)

Korla (KRL) to Qingdao (TAO) flights

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11,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Korla (KRL) to Qingdao (TAO) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Korla (KRL) to Qingdao (TAO): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,846 miles (2,971 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Beijing, Lanzhou and Zhengzhou and more.

How many miles KRL to TAO costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines11,500$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines23,000$25–180

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from KRL to TAO

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book KRL to TAO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

KRL to TAO with one stop

12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
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    Air China logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Lanzhou (LHW)Air China and Spring Airlines, then Qingdao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more
    Air China logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    QW
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Zhengzhou (CGO)West Air (China), Shandong Airlines and 1 more, then Qingdao Airlines
    PN
    Shandong Airlines logo
    9H
    QW
  • Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    G5
    Shandong Airlines logo
    GS
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 2 more the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    GS
    +2
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    QW
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China, Sichuan Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Air China logo
    3U
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +1
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    QW
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +5
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)West Air (China), Chongqing Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    PN
    G5
    OQ
    +1
    3U
    OQ
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Shanghai (SHA)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Changsha (CSX)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    BK
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Kashi (KHG)China Southern Airlines and Chengdu Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    EU
    China Eastern Airlines logo

KRL to TAO: common questions

How many miles does KRL to TAO cost?

In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from KRL to TAO?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Korla (KRL) to Qingdao (TAO).

How far is Korla from Qingdao by plane?

Korla (KRL) and Qingdao (TAO) are 1,846 miles (2,971 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book KRL to TAO award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Korla and Qingdao?

The most direct connections are through Beijing (PEK), Lanzhou (LHW), Zhengzhou (CGO), Urumqi (URC) and Xian (XIY). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Beijing.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.