KRL
Korla Airport
Korla · ChinaICAO ZWKL
Korla Airport (KRL) is an airport serving Korla, China, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 41° 41' 52.1" N, 86° 7' 44.0" E. With 5 direct destinations served by 7 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8).
Destinations
5
Airlines
7
Elevation
N/A0
Asia/Shanghai
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KRL
ICAO Code
ZWKL
City
Korla
Country
China
Local Time
12:26 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:41.6978°
Longitude:86.1289°
Popular Routes from KRL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| URC | Urumqi, China | 167 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 69 kg | View |
| CTU | Chengdu, China | 1,253 mi | 3h 2m | medium-haul | 314 kg | View |
| HMI | Hami, China | 394 mi | 1h 15m | short-haul | 162 kg | View |
| CGO | Zhengzhou, China | 1,581 mi | 3h 40m | medium-haul | 397 kg | View |
| CKG | Chongqing, China | 1,413 mi | 3h 20m | medium-haul | 355 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KRL
7 active airlines serving Korla Airport.
Air China
CAChina
Air Foyle
GSUnited Kingdom
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
Shenzhen Airlines
ZHChina
West Air China
PNChina
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Korla Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuqa Airport | KCA | Kuqa | China | 271 km |
| Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport | URC | Urumqi | China | 269 km |
| Xinyuan Nalati Airport | NLT | Xinyuan | China | 297 km |
| Karamay Airport | KRY | Karamay | China | 429 km |
| Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport | BPL | Bole | China | 472 km |
| Yining Airport | YIN | Yining | China | 466 km |
| Tacheng Airport | TCG | Tacheng | China | 596 km |
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Baise Youjiang Airport
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Qamdo Bangda Airport
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 41° 41' 52.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 86° 7' 44.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 41.697800
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 86.128899
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 12:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 0 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 0 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Korla Airport?
The IATA code for Korla Airport is KRL, and its ICAO code is ZWKL. The airport is located in Korla, China.
How many destinations can you fly to from KRL?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Korla Airport (KRL) in Korla, China.
What airlines fly from KRL?
There are 7 airlines operating from KRL, including Air China, Air Foyle, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Korla Airport in?
Korla Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Korla Airport?
Elevation data for Korla Airport is currently not available.
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