Lanzhou to Yinchuan flights
Yinchuan lies 344 km (214 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 11 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 | Yinchuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.4 million | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | LHW, 55 km out | INC, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 730000 | 750000 |
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 Yinchuan
Yinchuan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport (AXF, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yinchuan Hedong International Airport | INC | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,811 ft | 3,743 ft |
| Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport (regional) | AXF | 67 km (42 mi) | 7,874 ft | 4,560 ft |
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Staying in Yinchuan
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Yinchuan. Of the 42 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (15), and 6 are five-star. Guests have left 169 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yinchuan from Lanzhou?
344 km (214 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lanzhou.
How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Yinchuan by air?
About 1 h 11 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 Yinchuan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lanzhou to Yinchuan flights?
Typically Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC); Yinchuan also has AXF.
Where can I stay in Yinchuan?
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Yinchuan, 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 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.