Korla (KRL) to Lanzhou (LHW) flights

An economy award from Korla (KRL) to Lanzhou (LHW) starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Korla (KRL) to Lanzhou (LHW): Air China and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 999 miles (1,608 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hami, Qitai and Urumqi and more.
How many miles KRL to LHW 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 8,000 | $33β58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5β30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5β30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30β55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 17,500 | $5β30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80β424.80 |
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 LHW
- Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book KRL to LHW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
KRL to LHW with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hami (HMI)Gestair the whole wayG5G5
- Via Qitai (JBK)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayEUEU
- Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Shihezi (SHF)Gestair, then Spring AirlinesG5

- Via Kuqa (KCA)Gestair, then Qingdao Airlines and Spring AirlinesG5QW

- Via Karamay (KRY)Gestair, then Spring AirlinesG5

- Via Alaer (ACF)Gestair, then Tianjin AirlinesG5GS
- Via Yining (YIN)Gestair, then Spring Airlines and Qingdao AirlinesG5
QW - Via Aksu (AKU)Gestair, then Air China and Spring AirlinesG5


- Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China and Sichuan Airlines the whole way
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EU+3 - Via Hotan (HTN)China Southern Airlines, then Qingdao Airlines, Urumqi Airlines and 1 more
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- Via Chongqing (CKG)Gestair and Sichuan Airlines the whole wayPNG5OQ+13UG5

- Via Shache (QSZ)Gestair, then Chengdu Airlines and Spring AirlinesG5EU

KRL to LHW: common questions
How many miles does KRL to LHW cost?
In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (10,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (15,000). 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 LHW?
Air China (Star Alliance) and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Korla (KRL) to Lanzhou (LHW).
How far is Korla from Lanzhou by plane?
Korla (KRL) and Lanzhou (LHW) are 999 miles (1,608 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 LHW award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Korla and Lanzhou?
The most direct connections are through Hami (HMI), Qitai (JBK), Urumqi (URC), Shihezi (SHF) and Kuqa (KCA). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gestair through Hami.
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.






