Lanzhou to Zhongwei flights
Zhongwei lies 202 km (125 mi) north-east 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 1 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 | Zhongwei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.4 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) | 1,227 m (4,026 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | LHW, 55 km out | ZHY, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 730000 | 755000 |
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 Zhongwei
Zhongwei is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (regional) | ZHY | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,186 ft | 4,088 ft |
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Staying in Zhongwei
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Zhongwei. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (2). Guests have left 2 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zhongwei from Lanzhou?
202 km (125 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lanzhou.
How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Zhongwei by air?
About 1 h 1 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 Zhongwei?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lanzhou to Zhongwei flights?
Typically Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY).
Where can I stay in Zhongwei?
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Zhongwei, 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.