Lanzhou (Yongdeng) to Beijing (LHW–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LHW–PEK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 744 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: NZ, ZH | 36 | 738 | 2h15-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | NZ, ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines Also: HX | 14 | 73H | 2h20 | – | – | HX |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
| Metric | LHW→PEK | XNN→PEK | ZHY→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHW | – | 88 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 125 | 42 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 20m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
LHW: CST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng), it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
LHW–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHW to PEK
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 125 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LHW to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHW to PEK ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 744 miles (1,197 km). There are approximately 125 weekly flights outbound and 125 return, totaling 250 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via XNN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN), Zhongwei (Shapotou) (ZHY) and Yinchuan (INC).