Korla to Changji flights
Changji lies 267 km (166 mi) north of Korla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 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.
| Korla | Changji | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 549,324 | 198,776 |
| Elevation | 945 m (3,100 ft) | 581 m (1,906 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Nearest large airport | KRL, 16 km out | URC, 17 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Changji
Changji is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport | URC | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,125 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Changji from Korla?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, north of Korla.
How long does it take to get from Korla to Changji by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Korla and Changji?
No, both are on Asia/Urumqi at the moment.
Which airports are used for Korla to Changji flights?
Typically Korla Licheng Airport (KRL) to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.