Korla (KRL) to Urumqi (URC) flights

An economy award from Korla (KRL) to Urumqi (URC) starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. Delta SkyMiles charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Korla (KRL) to Urumqi (URC): China Southern Airlines and Gestair. The two airports are 171 miles (276 km) apart. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kuqa, Karamay and Ruogiang and more.
How many miles KRL to URC 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from KRL to URC
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it

- G5GestairNot in an alliance
Book KRL to URC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
KRL to URC with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kuqa (KCA)Gestair, then China Southern Airlines and Tianjin AirlinesG5
GS - Via Karamay (KRY)Gestair, then Urumqi Airlines and Chengdu AirlinesG5UQEU
- Via Ruogiang (RQA)Gestair, then Tianjin AirlinesG5GS
- Via Bole (BPL)Gestair, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreG5
GSUQ - Via Zhaosu (ZFL)Gestair, then Urumqi AirlinesG5UQ
- Via Yining (YIN)Gestair, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreG5
GS
- Via Alaer (ACF)Gestair, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreG5
GSEU - Via Hami (HMI)Gestair, then Tianjin Airlines and Hainan AirlinesG5GS

- Via Aksu (AKU)Gestair, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 moreG5

GS - Via Tumushuke (TWC)Gestair, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreG5
GSUQ - Via Yutian (YTW)Gestair the whole wayG5
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- Via Hotan (HTN)China Southern Airlines the whole way

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KRL to URC: common questions
How many miles does KRL to URC cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (17,500). 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 URC?
China Southern Airlines and Gestair fly nonstop from Korla (KRL) to Urumqi (URC).
How far is Korla from Urumqi by plane?
Korla (KRL) and Urumqi (URC) are 171 miles (276 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 URC award flights?
3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Korla and Urumqi?
The most direct connections are through Kuqa (KCA), Karamay (KRY), Ruogiang (RQA), Bole (BPL) and Zhaosu (ZFL). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gestair through Yutian.
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.
