Turpan to Korla flights
Korla lies 282 km (175 mi) south-west of Turpan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Turpan | Korla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 273,385 | 549,324 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 945 m (3,100 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Nearest large airport | TLQ, 11 km out | KRL, 16 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Turpan
Turpan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Korla
Korla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Korla Licheng Airport (KRL), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,121 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korla Licheng Airport (regional) | KRL | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,121 ft | 3,041 ft |
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Staying in Korla
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Korla. Of the 10 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Korla from Turpan?
282 km (175 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Turpan.
How long does it take to get from Turpan to Korla by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Turpan and Korla?
No, both are on Asia/Urumqi at the moment.
Which airports are used for Turpan to Korla flights?
Typically Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ) to Korla Licheng Airport (KRL).
Where can I stay in Korla?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Korla, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.