Shanghai (SHA) to Korla (KRL) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Korla (KRL) 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 Shanghai (SHA) to Korla (KRL): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 2,068 miles (3,328 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhengzhou, Lanzhou and Xian and more.
How many miles SHA to KRL 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 | 11,500 | $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 SHA to KRL
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book SHA to KRL 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
SHA to KRL with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then West Air (China), Shandong Airlines and 1 more
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9H - Via Lanzhou (LHW)Spring Airlines the whole way
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+1
GS+2 - Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Hebei Airlines the whole way
- Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines the whole way
+3G5 - Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole wayKN+1
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 2 more, then Air China, Sichuan Airlines and 2 more+13U+1
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Spring Airlines, Air China and 4 more, then West Air (China), Gestair and 2 more+3PNG5OQ+1
- Via Changsha (CSX)Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 2 more, then Xiamen Airlines+1
- Via Yining (YIN)China Eastern Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way+4
SHA to KRL: common questions
How many miles does SHA to KRL 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 SHA to KRL?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Korla (KRL).
How far is Shanghai from Korla by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Korla (KRL) are 2,068 miles (3,328 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SHA to KRL 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 Shanghai and Korla?
The most direct connections are through Zhengzhou (CGO), Lanzhou (LHW), Xian (XIY), Shijiazhuang (SJW) and Urumqi (URC). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Spring Airlines through Lanzhou.
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.