Flights to Lanzhou
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport | LHW | 55 km (34 mi) | 13,123 ft | 6,388 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,123 ft, LHW can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 6,388 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Lanzhou
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanzhou to Chongqing | China | 766 km (476 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Lanzhou to Chengdu | China | 600 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Lanzhou to Beijing | China | 1,180 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Lanzhou to Tianjin | China | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Lanzhou to Wuhan | China | 1,143 km (710 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Lanzhou to Xi’an | China | 504 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Lanzhou to Hefei | China | 1,323 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Lanzhou to Weifang | China | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Lanzhou to Nanjing | China | 1,444 km (897 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Lanzhou to Jinan | China | 1,179 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Lanzhou to Wuzhong | China | 300 km (186 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Lanzhou to Qingdao | China | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Lanzhou to Zhengzhou | China | 900 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Lanzhou to Kunming | China | 1,230 km (764 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Lanzhou to Shijiazhuang | China | 969 km (602 mi) | about 2 h |
| Lanzhou to Taiyuan | China | 800 km (497 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Lanzhou to Zibo | China | 1,274 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Lanzhou to Yangzhou | China | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Lanzhou to Huai'an | China | 1,411 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Lanzhou to Guiyang | China | 1,088 km (676 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Lanzhou to Zaozhuang | China | 1,248 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Lanzhou to Shiyan | China | 741 km (460 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Lanzhou to Shanghai | China | 1,714 km (1,065 mi) | about 2 h 57 min |
| Lanzhou to Guangzhou | China | 1,700 km (1,057 mi) | about 2 h 56 min |
| Lanzhou to Shenzhen | China | 1,798 km (1,117 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Lanzhou to Istanbul | Turkey | 6,333 km (3,935 mi) | about 8 h 52 min |
| Lanzhou to Lahore | Pakistan | 2,759 km (1,714 mi) | about 4 h 17 min |
| Lanzhou to Hangzhou | China | 1,646 km (1,023 mi) | about 2 h 52 min |
| Lanzhou to Karachi | Pakistan | 3,717 km (2,310 mi) | about 5 h 31 min |
| Lanzhou to Delhi | India | 2,622 km (1,629 mi) | about 4 h 7 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lanzhou?
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) is the closest large airport at 55 km (34 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is LHW from Lanzhou city centre?
55 km (34 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lanzhou on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.