Korla (KRL) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Korla (KRL) to Shanghai (SHA) 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 Shanghai (SHA): 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 KRL to SHA 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 KRL to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book KRL to SHA 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 SHA with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)West Air (China), Shandong Airlines and 1 more, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern AirlinesPN
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- Via Lanzhou (LHW)Spring Airlines the whole way
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayGS+2+1
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Hebei Airlines the whole way
- Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines the whole way
G5+3 - Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1KN+2
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
+1 - Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China, Sichuan Airlines and 2 more, then Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 1 more3U+1
- Via Chongqing (CKG)West Air (China), Gestair and 2 more, then Spring Airlines, Air China and 5 morePNG5OQ+1+4
- Via Changsha (CSX)Xiamen Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 2 more
+1 - Via Yining (YIN)Gestair, then China Eastern AirlinesG5
- Via Kashi (KHG)China Southern Airlines and Chengdu Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesEU
KRL to SHA: common questions
How many miles does KRL to SHA 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 SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Korla (KRL) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Korla from Shanghai by plane?
Korla (KRL) and Shanghai (SHA) 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 KRL to SHA 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 Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Zhengzhou (CGO), Lanzhou (LHW), Xian (XIY), Shijiazhuang (SJW) and Urumqi (URC). On 7 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.