China · 1,846 miles (2,971 km)

Qingdao (TAO) to Korla (KRL) flights

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11,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Qingdao (TAO) 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 Qingdao (TAO) to Korla (KRL): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,846 miles (2,971 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Beijing, Lanzhou and Zhengzhou and more.

How many miles TAO 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines11,500$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines23,000$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from TAO to KRL

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    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book TAO to KRL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

TAO to KRL with one stop

13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
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    Shandong Airlines logo
    Air China logo
  • Via Lanzhou (LHW)Qingdao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Air China and Spring Airlines
    QW
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Spring Airlines logo
  • Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Qingdao Airlines, then West Air (China), Shandong Airlines and 1 more
    QW
    PN
    Shandong Airlines logo
    9H
  • Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    Shandong Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    GS
    +1
    China Southern Airlines logo
    G5
  • Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 2 more the whole way
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +3
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    GS
    +2
  • Via Shihezi (SHF)Shandong Airlines, then Gestair
    Shandong Airlines logo
    G5
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Qingdao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    QW
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +5
    Air China logo
    3U
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Chongqing Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    3U
    OQ
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +4
    PN
    G5
    OQ
    +1
  • Via Shanghai (SHA)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +1
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Changsha (CSX)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
    BK
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    +3
    Xiamen Airlines logo
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +3
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Kashi (KHG)China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines and Chengdu Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    EU
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +2
    China Southern Airlines logo

TAO to KRL: common questions

How many miles does TAO 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 TAO to KRL?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Korla (KRL).

How far is Qingdao from Korla by plane?

Qingdao (TAO) and Korla (KRL) 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 TAO 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 Qingdao and Korla?

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.