Korla (KRL) to Qingdao (TAO) flights

An economy award from Korla (KRL) to Qingdao (TAO) 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 Qingdao (TAO): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,846 miles (2,971 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Beijing, Lanzhou and Zhengzhou and more.
How many miles KRL to TAO 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 TAO
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book KRL to TAO 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 TAO with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way



- Via Lanzhou (LHW)Air China and Spring Airlines, then Qingdao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more

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- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)West Air (China), Shandong Airlines and 1 more, then Qingdao AirlinesPN
9HQW - Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 2 more the whole way

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- Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way

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- Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China, Sichuan Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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- Via Chongqing (CKG)West Air (China), Chongqing Airlines and 1 more the whole wayPNG5OQ+13UOQ+4

- Via Shanghai (SHA)China Eastern Airlines the whole way




- Via Changsha (CSX)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
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- Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way


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- Via Kashi (KHG)China Southern Airlines and Chengdu Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
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KRL to TAO: common questions
How many miles does KRL to TAO 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 TAO?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Korla (KRL) to Qingdao (TAO).
How far is Korla from Qingdao by plane?
Korla (KRL) and Qingdao (TAO) are 1,846 miles (2,971 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 TAO 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 Qingdao?
The most direct connections are through Beijing (PEK), Lanzhou (LHW), Zhengzhou (CGO), Urumqi (URC) and Xian (XIY). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Beijing.
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.
