Korla (KRL) to Xian (XIY) flights

An economy award from Korla (KRL) to Xian (XIY) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Korla (KRL) to Xian (XIY): Air Changan, China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 1,322 miles (2,128 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hami, Qitai and Urumqi and more.
How many miles KRL to XIY 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from KRL to XIY
- 9HAir ChanganNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance

- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KRL to XIY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
KRL to XIY with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hami (HMI)Gestair, then Tianjin AirlinesG5GS
- Via Qitai (JBK)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayEUEU
- Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines the whole way
G53U
BK+6 - Via Kuqa (KCA)Gestair, then China Eastern AirlinesG5

- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way
3U+1
3U - Via Chongqing (CKG)West Air (China), Gestair and 2 more, then Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 morePNG5OQ+1GS
+1
- Via Karamay (KRY)Gestair, then China Eastern AirlinesG5

- Via Bole (BPL)Gestair, then China Eastern AirlinesG5

- Via Yining (YIN)Gestair, then China Eastern Airlines and Spring AirlinesG5


- Via Aksu (AKU)Gestair, then Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 moreG5

3U - Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Hebei Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
GS - Via Hotan (HTN)China Southern Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines


- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way

+1



- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way



- Via Changsha (CSX)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
9HBK+6
KRL to XIY: common questions
How many miles does KRL to XIY cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 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 XIY?
Air Changan, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Korla (KRL) to Xian (XIY).
How far is Korla from Xian by plane?
Korla (KRL) and Xian (XIY) are 1,322 miles (2,128 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 XIY 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 Xian?
The most direct connections are through Hami (HMI), Qitai (JBK), Urumqi (URC), Kuqa (KCA) and Chengdu (TFU). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Chengdu Airlines through Qitai.
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.
