Lanzhou to Yushu flights
Yushu lies 712 km (442 mi) south-west of Lanzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 40 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.
| Lanzhou | Yushu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.4 million | 141,308 |
| Elevation | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) | 3,688 m (12,100 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | LHW, 55 km out | YUS, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 730000 | 130400 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Lanzhou
Lanzhou is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Yushu
Yushu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yushu Batang Airport (YUS), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yushu Batang Airport (regional) | YUS | 19 km (12 mi) | 12,467 ft | 12,816 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yushu from Lanzhou?
712 km (442 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lanzhou.
How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Yushu by air?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lanzhou and Yushu?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lanzhou to Yushu flights?
Typically Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to Yushu Batang Airport (YUS).
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.